Carnaval de Pantin

The Carnaval de Pantin: Celebration at the Heart of a Moving City

Pantin (93500) is one of the most dynamic towns in Seine-Saint-Denis, undergoing urban and cultural transformation. Crossed by the Canal de l'Ourcq and boasting industrial heritage rehabilitated into avant-garde cultural venues, Pantin hosts a popular carnival each year that brings together all generations in the joyful and colorful spirit of carnival tradition.

A Family-Friendly and Participatory Carnival

The Carnaval de Pantin is above all a family-friendly and participatory celebration. Organized by Pantin's neighborhood centers, notably the Maison de quartier du Haut et Petit-Pantin, the Mardi Gras parade invites families to march through the streets with music, costumes, masks, and face painting. Face painting stands are set up along the route for those who wish to transform themselves for the duration of the festival.

The parade is accompanied by street musicians—percussionists, brass bands, and DJs—who animate the procession of participants through the town's streets. The atmosphere is both festive and relaxed, accessible to all ages and all costume styles.

The Chinese Carnival in Courtillières

Pantin's cultural richness is also evident in the Chinese Carnival in Courtillières, organized by Pantin Habitat in this neighborhood with remarkable architecture designed by Émile Aillaud. This festive event, linked to the Lunar New Year, brings together Pantin's Asian community and its neighbors in a parade with lanterns, dragons, and traditional costumes. This multicultural carnival reflects the town's diversity and openness to the world.

Pantin, a Cultural and Festive City

Pantin is a city that places great importance on culture and popular celebration. Its cultural agenda is one of the most extensive in Seine-Saint-Denis, with institutions such as the Centre National de la Danse, the studios of Cité Fertile, the concert hall La Dynamo, and numerous local facilities. Cité Fertile, located in a former SNCF depot, offers festive events throughout the year that attract thousands of visitors to its vast site along the canal.

The Fête de la Musique on June 21st, summer events along the canal, and the National Day complete a generous festive calendar that reflects Pantin's creative and popular energy.