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Chamonix Carnival

Chamonix street parades and entertainment for kids

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Come and join the fun as the carnival makes its way through the streets of Chamonix. This year's theme is "Fantastic Creatures".

There'll be all sorts of entertainment to enjoy, including music, dancing, face painting and costumes. 

In Chamonix, there will be kids entertainments at Place Mont Blanc from 13:30 until 17:00, and then there is a parade through the streets of town. 

13:30 until 15:30 Face painting - you need to register your children (from ages 3 and up) as there are limited places
15:00 until 16:00 Street parade through downtown Chamonix with the MJC float, the green dragon from Youplaboum company and Cocktail de Zik band
16:00 until 17:00Head to Mini-Boom for some dancing to the tunes of DJ Kirsteen from Globule Radio
Schedule of Carnaval events

Fancy dress as a fantastical creature definitely welcome!

In case of bad weather the event will be held at the EMC2.

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Chamonix

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