Périgueux Carnival
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Périgueux Carnival

17 Mar 2024
Périgueux — Dordogne (24)

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Edition 2024 — Périgueux Carnival

The Périgueux Carnival 2024 was held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Place de la Clautre. A costume contest, confetti battle, parade through the streets, and cremation of the Pétassou on the banks of the Isle animated this festive day.

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Périgueux Carnival 2024

The Périgueux Carnival 2024 brought together thousands of costumed participants on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Place de la Clautre. On the program: DJ set, costume contest with Queen Elsa as the star costume, giant confetti battle, creative and makeup workshops for children.

In the late afternoon, the grand procession paraded through the streets of Périgueux to the banks of the Isle for the traditional cremation of the Pétassou, symbolically marking the end of winter.

Highlights

  • Costume contest at Place de la Clautre
  • Giant confetti battle
  • Creative and makeup workshops for children
  • Costumed parade through the streets of Périgueux
  • Cremation of the Pétassou on the banks of the Isle

Prices

Free entry.

Where does it take place — Périgueux Carnival

Place de la Clautre et centre-ville

Place de la Clautre, 24000 Périgueux

Contact Périgueux Carnival

Tel
05 53 02 82 00

Périgueux Carnival in brief

Street Performance Folk Traditions Family Outdoor Free Dordogne