Carnaval Tropical de Paris
The great tropical parade of Paris on the Champs-Élysées
About Carnaval Tropical
The capital's tropical parade since 2001
The Carnaval Tropical de Paris was born in 2001, driven by the Fédération du Carnaval Tropical de Paris and supported by the City of Paris. The founding idea: to offer the French capital a grand tropical parade celebrating the richness of overseas cultures and the diasporas of the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, and the Indian Ocean. In a quarter of a century, Carnaval Tropical has become one of the major festive events of the Parisian summer, a symbol of cultural diversity and joie de vivre.
The Champs-Élysées in celebration
The parade takes place on the Champs-Élysées, from the Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe. More than four thousand dancers and musicians, accompanied by about ten monumental floats, march up the most beautiful avenue in the world in a colorful procession. The troupes represent the carnival traditions of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guyana, Reunion Island, Brazil, Colombia, Cape Verde, and many other countries, mixing zouk, samba, compas, salsa, gwoka, and traditional percussion.
2025 Edition: Amazonia, 25th Anniversary
The 25th edition of Carnaval Tropical de Paris took place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, on the Champs-Élysées, with the theme "Amazonia", echoing the France-Brazil Year. More than four thousand dancers and musicians from around the world paraded in spectacular costumes celebrating Amazonian cultures. This jubilee edition marked a quarter-century of tropical traditions on the most beautiful avenue in the world.
2026 Edition: The Parade Continues
The 26th edition of Carnaval Tropical de Paris is scheduled for Sunday, July 5, 2026, on the Champs-Élysées. More than four thousand dancers, musicians, and floats are expected for this new parade celebrating tropical and overseas cultures. The theme and program will be announced in the spring of 2026.
A Free and Popular Event
Carnaval Tropical de Paris is an entirely free event, accessible to all. Spectators gather along the Champs-Élysées to enjoy the show, in an atmosphere of celebration and sharing. The event helps to showcase the cultural diversity of France and its overseas territories, while offering a moment of collective joy in the heart of Parisian summer.
Carnaval Tropical — edition 2026
The 26th edition of the Carnaval Tropical de Paris takes place on Sunday, July 5, 2026 on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The capital's great tropical parade returns with over 4,000 dancers and musicians and about ten monumental floats, in a free parade open to all.
A Free Tropical Parade on the Champs-Élysées
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Carnaval Tropical de Paris takes over the Avenue des Champs-Élysées for its 26th edition. The procession starts at the bottom of the Champs-Élysées, on the Place de la Concorde side, goes up towards George V station, then descends Avenue Winston-Churchill between the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais.
Over 4,000 dancers and musicians, accompanied by about ten floats, showcase the carnival traditions of the West Indies (Guadeloupe, Martinique), Réunion, Guyana, as well as Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Haiti, and many other countries. Each troupe parades down the avenue with its costumes, choreographies, and traditional rhythms, from gwoka to samba, including bèlè and Guyanese drums.
Organized by the Ville de Paris in collaboration with the Fédération du Carnaval Tropical de Paris, the event, launched in 2001, attracts nearly 200,000 spectators along the route each year.
The theme and detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced soon on the Ville de Paris website.
Prices Carnaval Tropical 2026
Practical information — Carnaval Tropical
Access
The parade takes place on the Champs-Élysées, from the Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe, 75008 Paris.
- By metro: Franklin D. Roosevelt (lines 1 and 9), George V (line 1), Charles de Gaulle — Étoile (lines 1, 2, and 6).
- By RER: Charles de Gaulle — Étoile (line A).
- By bus: Lines 22, 28, 30, 31, 52, 73, 92.
Prices
Free admission. Parade with free access on the Champs-Élysées.
Times
The parade starts in the early afternoon (around 1 PM-2 PM) and continues until late afternoon.
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Where does it take place — Carnaval Tropical
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris