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Jasmine Festival

The annual Jasmine Festival in Grasse, France, celebrates the town's rich heritage in the perfume industry through its iconic jasmine flower. Held over three days from July 31 to August 2, the festival features vibrant flower parades, a captivating fireworks display, street entertainment, live music, and various traditional Provençal festivities.

Date
Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026
Location
Grasse
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Jasmine Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Traditional flower parade with decorated floats and flower battle
  • Jasmine-scented water spray by firefighters
  • Fireworks display over the Jardin des Plantes
  • Provençal flower market
The Jasmine Festival is an annual three-day celebration taking place in Grasse, France, from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2. Known as the world's perfume capital, Grasse honors its long-standing connection with the jasmine flower, which has played a crucial role in its renowned perfume-making heritage. The festival brings the town to life with a program of traditional festivities and modern entertainment.

The celebrations typically commence on Friday evening with a fireworks display over the Jardin des Plantes, followed by a themed dance party and an art exhibition. Saturday is a bustling day, featuring a Provençal flower market, street performances, and live music throughout Grasse's historic center. The highlight is the traditional flower parade, where decorated floats, dancers, and musicians make their way through the town, culminating in a flower battle and firefighters spraying jasmine-scented water on spectators.

The festival concludes on Sunday with a Provençal Mass, followed by a giant picnic in the Jardin des Plantes, offering local specialties from food trucks. The weekend's festivities wrap up with the popular World Perfumed Square Boules Championship, a light-hearted competition attracting participants from across the region.

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