Rambouillet celebrates the Fête du Muguet 2024: float parade, funfair and fireworks display

This weekend, we're off to enjoy the Fête du Muguet in Rambouillet, an annual tradition that draws crowds from far and wide. This year, on May 4 and 5, 2023, the town will be lit up with joy and festivities. The fashion show and waiters' race promise unforgettable moments, while the spectacular fireworks display will crown the festivities.

Since 1906, when the Fête du Muguet was first held, the town of Rambouillet has never missed a festive date in its calendar! Back then, the festival wasn't as big as it is today, and it would be another five years before the first Queen of the Lily of the Valley was crowned by the Queen of Les Halles in Paris. At that time, special trains were even put into service, to enable Parisians to take part in this great popular celebration!

For this 2024 edition, the Olympic Games will be in the spotlight, bringing a touch of sport to the event. Participants are invited to dress in white and green, in homage to the beautiful peninsula. A giant lily of the valley will also be erected in Rome's King's Garden, adding a charming touch to the celebration.

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Saturday, May 13, 2023

• From 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Rue de Gaulle hosts the Tradesmen's Festival, with a fashion show at 3:30 p.m. and a waiters' race at 5:00 p.m.
  
• At 10:00 pm, in the Parc du Château, don't miss the crowning of Jessica, Queen of Lily of the Valley 2023, and the pyrosymphonic show on the theme "the Lily of the Valley Festival celebrates Italy". Don 't miss the fireworks display at 10.20pm at Le Rondeau.
  

Sunday May 14 promises to be just as exciting:

• At 10:30 a.m., the traditional Saint-Hubert welcome for the Queen and her dauphines at Place Félix Faure.
  
• At 2:30 p.m., the start of the corso fleuri, a parade of lily-of-the-valley floats, entertainment and music.
  
• At 5pm, a concert by the Société Musicale de Rambouillet and voting for the float prizes.
  
• And at 5:30 p.m., the announcement of the voting results.
  

What's more, a funfair awaits young and old alike from May 4 to 5, 2024 in Rue Lenôtre and Rue Leclerc, with opening hours from 2pm to midnight, and even 2am on Saturdays.

So don't hesitate to celebrate the Fête du Muguet in Rambouillet on May 4 and 5, 2023. With parades, entertainment and shows, it's an event not to be missed!

Map of the Lily of the Valley Festival