Fiesta opening party
Saturday 26 April 2025, Lille
As is the case for each major edition since 2006, lille3000 will be launching this new season with an opening party in Lille, culminating in a vast parade, winding its way through the city centre.
This year, once again, we’ll be inviting local residents to take part in this collective and inclusive celebration. Preparations in our communities and districts will begin several months ahead.
The Parade
Departure around 7.30pm – Lille Flandres station
Get ready for the Fiesta Parade, a festive and colourful night-time walk!
From 7.30pm, the streets of Lille will be ablaze with a festive and immersive parade. Dazzling costumes, giant parades, festive floats and artistic performances will transport you into the unique world of Fiesta. Come and thrill to the sound of brass bands and harmonies, accompanied by local and international artists ready to fill you with wonder. An unforgettable experience for all the family!
Fireworks
Around 10.30pm – Esplanade du champ de mars
The festivities will continue on the Champ de Mars with an exceptional fireworks display that will light up the Lille skyline from 10.30pm to bring the opening day to a fitting close. Get ready to be amazed!
Highlights: Art Point M, Green Line Marching Band, Time Circus, Capanga, Cie Picto Facto, Themônias, Diane Marissal and Jérémie Leblanc-Barbedienne, Les Amis des Géants de Lille, Shen Özdemir, Oyamba, Cie Stelzen, Pilar Albarracín, Cie Porté par le vent, Art-Track, Cie du Tire-Laine, le Flow, Batu’Quanta, Transe Express, The Dream Engine, Groupe F and the Lille-Centre, Lille-Fives, Sainghin-en-Weppes, Cambrai, La Gorgue and Épehy woodwind orchestras.