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Carnival of Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Saint-Jean-de-Monts — Vendée (85) 02 Mar 2025
Carnival of Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Edition
2025

Edition 2025 — Finished

Edition 2025 — Carnival of Saint-Jean-de-Monts

Carnival of Saint-Jean-de-Monts 2025: the grand float parade through the streets of the Vendée seaside resort, with brass bands, costumed groups, and entertainment. Thousands of spectators along the route to celebrate the end of winter, before the traditional burning of King Carnival.

Carnival 2025 - Saint-Jean-de-Monts celebrates

The Carnival of Saint-Jean-de-Monts once again kept its promise of celebration and colors for its 2025 edition. On a beautiful early March day, the grand float parade crossed the main streets of the Vendée seaside resort to the cheers of several thousand spectators who came with family, friends, or alone to participate in this unmissable popular festival.

The local associations, who work for many weeks to design and build their floats, once again presented inventive and colorful creations, a testament to the talent and commitment of these passionate volunteers. The brass bands injected their infectious energy into the procession, drawing spectators and participants into a collective and joyful dance.

The burning of King Carnival ceremony concluded the festivities in an atmosphere mixing laughter, light nostalgia, and the joy of renewal. Under the flames of the symbolic pyre, winter officially retreated to make way for the promises of the Vendée spring.

Highlights

  • Grand float parade in the streets of the town center
  • Brass bands and music groups
  • Hundreds of participants in costumes and disguises
  • Entertainment and confetti throughout the route
  • Burning of King Carnival ceremony
  • Festive and intergenerational atmosphere

Prices

0.00€ — 5.00€

Free admission along the route. Possible paid grandstands.
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