Fête de Gagny

The Fête de Gagny: Grape Harvest, Music, and Fireworks

Gagny, a town of 40,000 inhabitants east of Seine-Saint-Denis, enjoys a strong local identity and a festive life marked by popular events deeply rooted in its history. The town has the unique feature of hosting a municipal vineyard, a remnant of the vineyards that once covered the hillsides of this region. It is around this vine and its grapes that one of the most anticipated events of the Gagny year is organized each autumn: the Fête des Vendanges.

But Gagny also celebrates summer with its summer program including fireworks and popular balls for the national holiday, and the various events organized by the municipality and its associations throughout the warm season.

The Fête des Vendanges: A Unique Tradition in Seine-Saint-Denis

The Fête des Vendanges de Gagny takes place every autumn at Parc Courbet, in the streets and squares of the town. It is one of the few festivals of its kind held in the Île-de-France region, outside traditional wine-producing areas, which gives it a unique and picturesque character.

The festival begins with a parade of decorated floats that cross the town with folk music, accompanied by bands and dancers in traditional costumes. The procession ends at Parc Courbet, where the mayor of the town symbolically presses the grapes to the applause of the crowd. Participants can then taste the freshly pressed grape juice, a much-appreciated festive and convivial tradition.

Producers' Market and Entertainment

Around the grape pressing, a market of regional producers offers a selection of wines, cheeses, charcuterie, and artisanal specialties from different wine regions of France. Artisans, local creators, and associations also animate the space with stands, exhibitions, and entertainment throughout the day.

Amusement rides and attractions are set up for children, and street performances—musicians, fire-eaters, actors—enliven the park's pathways in a popular fair atmosphere. Gagny's associations take advantage of this festive moment to make themselves known and offer their activities to the residents.

July 14th: Fireworks and Commemoration

The national holiday of July 14th is another unmissable event in Gagny. The day begins with a commemorative ceremony at the war memorial, in the presence of elected officials and veterans' associations. In the evening, Gagny residents gather to watch fireworks launched from the town hall, followed by a festive evening that joyfully celebrates the values of the Republic.