Tropical carnival, Street carnival in Paris, France

The Carnaval Tropical is an annual event held in Paris mainly along the Champs-Élysees, where the street fills with Caribbean and Latin American music, dance, and bright costumes reflecting different tropical cultures. Groups from various regions and local associations present performances, with different countries or areas featured each year to highlight their musical and dance traditions.

The carnival began as a way for Caribbean and Latin American communities to share their traditions with Paris and has grown into a major annual festival. The focus shifts each year, for example in 2025 Brazil and the Amazon region were highlighted.

The carnival celebrates the cultural roots of Caribbean, Latin American, and other tropical communities living in or connected to Paris. Visitors experience how these groups express their traditions through colorful costumes, music, and dance that change focus each year.

The carnival usually takes place in summer and lasts several hours from midday into the late afternoon, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes for walking and standing. Arriving early gives you better views of the parade and all the groups, and there are workshops for children and food stalls offering regional snacks.

Each year a different tropical region takes center stage, making the carnival a constantly changing celebration that offers new discoveries. This rotating focus means visitors can experience different cultures and traditions with each annual edition.

• Location: Paris
• Address: 18 Rue Ramus, 75020 Paris, France
• Phone: [phone]
• GPS coordinates: 48.86222,2.39955
• Latest update: February 17, 2026 13:57