Noël in Martigues

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Martigues

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The holidays are here! During this magical end-of-year holiday season, Martigues offers you many free events and activities in the three districts of the city center. Discover your Christmas program.

Christmas Highlights in Martigues.

December 11-24: Christmas Market.

Open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, except December 12, 15, and 16, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (closing at 5:00 PM on December 24).

Friday, December 12, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Countdown and lighting ceremony by the Mayor. Fireworks display, Santa Claus, distribution of treats and other surprises. Place de la Libération.

December 12-26: Decorated and animated kiosks, open daily from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM (non-stop). Place de la Libération.

Saturday, December 13, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM: Santa Claus arrives by boat. Quai Tessé, between the blue bridges.

Saturday, December 13, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Laser show on the Cours du 4 Septembre. Meet in front of the La Cascade cinema.
In case of bad weather, the show may be postponed to the following day, December 14, at 6:00 PM.

Sunday, December 14th, from 5pm to 6:30pm: Grand Toy Parade. Starting from Quai G. Leclerc.

Saturday, December 20, at 6:00 PM: Fireworks display launched from the Jardin de la Rode. In case of bad weather, the show may be postponed to December 21 at 6:00 PM.

Saturday, December 20, and Sunday, December 21: Christmas video mapping from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (non-stop projection). Quai Brescon, Miroir aux Oiseaux.

Saturday, December 27, at 6:00 PM: Light drone show. A 12-minute spectacle with over 200 drones in the Martigues sky. In case of bad weather, the show may be postponed to January 3 at 6:00 PM.

The parades:
- December 13, 20, and 21, starting at 2 p.m.: Mascot parade featuring cartoon characters. A different cartoon character each day. Place Jean Jaurès. Several parades throughout the afternoon.
- Sunday, December 14, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Grand Christmas parade with music and a toy theme. Starting from the Jonquières district, Quai Général Leclerc. More than twenty characters (Santa Claus, The Grinch, Mario Bros., Labubu, etc.).
- Saturday, December 20, starting at 2 p.m.: Prince and princess parade. Jonquières town center.
- Sunday, December 21, starting at 2 p.m.: Mascot parade. Jonquières town center.
- Tuesday, December 23rd from 2pm to 6pm: Musical stroll with the group MACADAM (Christmas and festive songs).

Children's activities:
- December 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Educational farms on Cours du 4 Septembre
- December 13, 14, 17, and from December 20 to 28, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Pony rides departing from Rue Ramade.
- December 13 and 14, and from December 20 to 24, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Horse-drawn carriage rides departing from Place des Aires.

Opening period (s)From 12/12 to 31/12/2025 daily.
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