Resounding drums, undulating dragons and flashes of red and gold: Bordeaux is about to vibrate to the rhythm of Chinese New Year. Every year, this ancient celebration transforms the city’s streets into a veritable open-air spectacle. Combining traditions and good-luck symbols, it offers a moment of pure disorientation. In 2026, the festivities take on a very special dimension with the entry into the Year of the Fire Horse, a promise of energy and renewal. Parade, emblematic dances and immersive entertainment: here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss a thing of this colorful event.
Chinese New Year in Bordeaux: the procession route
A unique experience awaits Bordeaux residents on Sunday, February 22, 2026 , during the Chinese New Year parade. The colorful procession starts at 2.30pm from Place de la Victoire. This is the start of a veritable dance of glowing dragons and majestic lions, symbols of prosperity and good fortune for the coming year. The parade continues through several of Bordeaux’s most emblematic streets, ending at 4:30 pm at the Miroir d’Eau.
A unique atmosphere awaits you in the four corners of Bordeaux. An invitation to immerse yourself in the heart of this tradition, to the rhythm of traditional dance and music. The unmistakable firecrackers that are supposed to ward off evil spirits will also be part of the show, taking you all the way to China! A show that will amaze young and old alike.
A New Year under the sign of the Fire Horse
This year’s procession celebrates the transition to the sign of the Fire Horse! This cycle combines the vitality and freedom of the Horse sign with the energy and passion of the Fire element. Together, they herald a year of action,enthusiasm and renewal. A year of ambitious projects and collective élans. But this boundless energy also has its downside. The Fire Horse can accentuate impatience, impulsiveness and a certain tendency to rush headlong into things, risking exhaustion or decisions taken too hastily. An ardor that needs to be tamed wisely to make it a formidable driving force for creation and sharing throughout the year.
Practical info
📍 Departure from Place de la Victoire, Bordeaux
⏰ S unday, February 2, from 2.30pm