Dunkirk Carnival
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Dunkirk Carnival

04 Jan 2025 — 12 Apr 2025
Dunkerque — Nord (59)

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Edition 2025 — Dunkirk Carnival

The 2025 edition of the Dunkirk Carnival took place from January to April, with the Trois Joyeuses from March 2nd to 4th. The traditional herring toss from the Town Hall balcony gathered tens of thousands of carnival-goers.

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Dunkirk Carnival 2025

The Dunkirk Carnival 2025 animated the corsair city from January to April. The Trois Joyeuses, the highlight of the carnival season, took place from March 2nd to 4th, 2025. The traditional toss of 450 kg of herrings from the Town Hall balcony once again gathered a huge crowd on Place Jean Bart.

Highlights

  • Trois Joyeuses from March 2nd to 4th, 2025
  • Traditional herring toss from the Town Hall
  • Numerous parades in the districts of Dunkirk

Prices

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The parades and processions are free and open to all. The balls are accessible by invitation or ticket.

Where does it take place — Dunkirk Carnival

Centre-ville de Dunkerque et Hôtel de Ville

Place Jean Bart, 59140 Dunkerque

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Dunkirk Carnival in brief

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