Where should we stand to watch?

Pick a spot along Avenue de Choisy or Avenue d'Ivry and stay put, since the parade loops through these avenues and Porte de Choisy. In 2026 it set off from 44 Avenue d'Ivry.

Can we bring a stroller?

It's tight. The sidewalks pack with spectators, so a baby carrier is much easier to manage than a stroller.

Skip the car. The Préfecture de Police restricts parking around the route that weekend. Take the metro to Tolbiac, Olympiades or Maison Blanche.

Is there more to do for Lunar New Year in the 13th?

Yes. The 13th marks the new year for about two weeks with exhibitions, talks and shows, and the parade is the finale.

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Chinese New Year Parade in the 13th Arrondissement

When: Dates to be announced
Ages: All ages
Price: Free to watch

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Festival13th Arrondissement

Where

13th Arrondissement, Avenue de Choisy and Avenue d'Ivry

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Arrive early for the curb, as hundreds of thousands come and the front spots go first
Drums and cymbals all the way, so bring ear protection for babies and noise-sensitive kids
Wear something red, the color of the new year, and kids in costume fit right in

About

The big Lunar New Year parade in Paris runs through the 13th arrondissement, home to the city's largest Asian community. Dragon and lion dancers weave down the avenues to drums and Chinese music, followed by local associations in traditional costume. Kids watch from the curb, and red clothes are the tradition. It suits kids who like a loud spectacle; ones who struggle with dense crowds may find it a lot.

Free to watch

Dates to be announced

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