Carnival in Paris – Carnival Weekend in Paris

Paris, like many other capitals, will be celebrating Carnival with many events that will culminate on 6 March 2011. The annual Paris Carnival parade, also known under different names including the Promenade du Boeuf Gras (the parade of fat cows), will depart from Place Gambetta and be led by a cow. It’s a tradition that dates back to 1274.

It’s worth the time to plan a Carnival Weekend in Paris and participate in this jovial parade, aka Carnival Pantruche and Saint-Fargeau, that will cross the streets of the capital and is accompanied by trumpeters and other musicians and winds up at the city hall. Choose among the Accommodation Paris present on the website and reserve on-line the solution that is most convenient and functional for you. There are many choices capable of meeting all your needs.

If you have already taken part in the Carnival of Venice or Viareggio or Rio don’t miss this chance to discover what’s in store in Paris. Spectacular events are waiting for you to celebrate the festival where anything can happen because at Carnival anything goes!!

Parade assembles at 1:30pm in Place Gambetta .Departure is at 3:00pm and arrives at city hall at 7:00pm