Carnaval de Levallois-Perret

The Carnaval de Levallois-Perret: The Popular Festival of an Exceptional City

Levallois-Perret is a municipality of 70,000 inhabitants covering only 2.2 km², making it one of the most densely populated cities in Europe. This exceptional urban density gives its popular festivals a special intensity. The Carnaval de Levallois-Perret is one of those moments when the city comes together and celebrates a millennia-old festive tradition in the streets.

The Carnival Parade in the Streets of Levallois

The Carnaval de Levallois-Perret is above all a street event. The costume parade winds through the main arteries of the city, to the applause of residents gathered on the sidewalks. Costumed groups, associations, dance teams, and musicians make up this colorful procession that temporarily transforms the densest city in Europe into a large, open, and festive stage.

The costumes compete in creativity: comic book characters, superhero outfits, animal costumes, couples' costumes, or themed family outfits. The confetti throwing, a quintessential carnival tradition, turns the streets into a colorful carpet. Children are particularly honored during special parades organized for them.

Family Entertainment

Alongside the main parade, the Carnaval de Levallois offers entertainment suitable for families and younger audiences. Costume workshops, face painting, inflatable games, and street performances create a funfair atmosphere accessible to all ages. Local associations set up stands offering traditional sweet specialties for Mardi Gras.

The Festive Life of Levallois-Perret

The Carnival is part of Levallois-Perret's dense festive calendar. The city is lively throughout the year with numerous cultural, sporting, and festive events. Its ideal location—at the gates of Paris, 5 minutes from Porte de Champerret—gives it exceptional accessibility, which benefits all its events. The carnival is thus an opportunity for residents of many neighboring towns to join the celebration.

Levallois-Perret and Live Performance

The cultural richness of Levallois-Perret is reflected in its cultural facilities: the Espace Kiron, a performance hall, the Musée des Années 30, and year-round cultural programming. The carnival, with its deeply popular and free nature, fits perfectly into the tradition of a city that has always known how to combine institutional culture and popular festivities.