Illustration of a snowy town square with a lit Christmas tree, families in scarves and a snowman (La Pegoulado – Fête des lumières)
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La Pegoulado – Fête des lumières

Visitors celebrate Provençal heritage as town streets glow with handcrafted paper lanterns. A musical procession fills the air with the sounds of fifes, galoubets, drums, horns, and percussion, accompanied by performers dressed in animal costumes. The festivities conclude with a flame ceremony and a dynamic stage show presented by Saboï and Collectif Temporadas.

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 Free.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

14:00–19:00 overall; workshop 14h–17h; parade departs at 17h30; show at 18h15.

Location

Places comtales / Cours Mirabeau · Places comtales / Cours Mirabeau, 13090 Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and provençal-culture enthusiasts

Vibe

Traditional, lively, luminous

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Join the lantern-making workshop if you want to make a lantern that will be used in the parade and final flame ritual.
  • Bring children or adults to the workshop; the activity is open to both young and older participants.
  • Allow time to see both the parade and the final show, as they are separate parts of the celebration.
  • Listen for fifes, galoubets, drums, horns and percussion as the costumed procession passes.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free entry.
  • The lampion-making workshop is for children and adults.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the lantern-making workshop?

The activity welcomes children and adults.

What happens during the celebration?

Visitors can make paper lanterns, watch a musical procession and see a final show.

What can I hear and see in the procession?

Fifes, galoubets, drums, horns and percussion accompany performers in bestiary costumes.

What happens to the lanterns made in the workshop?

They decorate the streets during the parade and are used in the flame ritual during the final show.

What does the final show feature?

Saboï performs with Collectif Temporadas.

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