Edition 2024
Finished
Free
Young Audience
Family
Nocturnal
Carnival of Marseille
Marseille — Bouches-du-Rhône (13)
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04 May 2024
Edition
2024
2024
Edition 2024 — Finished
Edition 2024 — Carnival of Marseille
34th edition of the Carnival of Marseille on the Old Port, under the sign of the Olympic Games in connection with the sailing events hosted by the Phocaean city. Parade of floats, brass bands, and dancers along the quays.
Epic of Olympic Origins
The 34th edition of the Carnival of Marseille took place on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 2 PM to 5 PM on the Old Port. Themed around the Olympic Games, this edition celebrated Marseille's hosting of the Paris 2024 Games sailing events, with a colorful parade mixing allegorical floats, brass bands, dancers, and street artists along the quays.
The procession followed its usual route from the Théâtre de la Criée to Quai du Port, animated by hundreds of costumed participants on the Olympic theme. Face painting stands were available for families at Place Bargemon, creating a popular and multigenerational festive atmosphere.
Programme
2024 Program
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Grand carnival parade on the Old Port
- Theme: Epic of Olympic Origins
- Route: From La Criée to Quai du Port
Highlights
- Olympic theme related to the Paris 2024 Games
- Parade of floats and brass bands on the Old Port
- Face painting stands for families
- Free admission
Prices
Free admission.