Active on the island: 4 road closures (4 total)See details →
Festival Acadien De Petit-De-Grat - Festival parade — event in Strait Area, Cape Breton

Festival Acadien De Petit-De-Grat - Festival parade

Sunday, August 9, 2026 · 11:00 a.m.

This multi-day festival celebrating Acadian culture takes place each August on Isle Madame in Richmond County. The parade, called the Tintamarre, happens on August 15 and invites participants to wear blue, red, yellow, and white while making noise with bells, horns, and other instruments as part of the traditional Acadian celebration. The broader festival includes live entertainment, food, family activities, and community events.

Visitor photos

Sign in to add a photo

Loading photos…

More events

Around Cape Breton

More news →
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 10, 2026
OPINION: Cape Breton's greenfield site deserves transparent, competitive process
PNI Atlantic News · Jul 22, 2026
Cape Breton’s Logan Shaw speaks highly of new Toronto Maple Leafs assistant coach John Gruden

Cape Breton's Logan Shaw praises the Toronto Maple Leafs' new assistant coach John Gruden.

CTV News · Jun 29, 2026
Louisbourg-area residents concerned Fiona deadfall could pose wildfire risk

Residents in the Louisbourg area worry that debris left behind by Hurricane Fiona could increase wildfire danger in the region.

Festival Acadien De Petit-De-Grat - Festival parade