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© Carnaval de Ste-Croix – Jordan Hertig

40th edition of the Sainte-Croix Carnival

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14 Feb 2026
- 16 Feb 2026
One of the most famous carnivals in French-speaking Switzerland takes place every February in the small town of Sainte-Croix.
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Thousands of carnival-goers, residents of Sainte-Croix and the entire Yverdon-les-Bains region, flock to Sainte-Croix to enjoy a weekend of festivities to the sound of Guggenmusik bands. A giant meal for 1,000 people is served on Friday evening in the marquee on the festival grounds. On Saturday afternoon, there is the traditional children’s ball and, in the evening, the torchlight procession. On Sunday morning, there is an aperitif concert and, in the afternoon, the humorous floats and Guggenmusiks take over the streets of the town for the grand parade.

Société du Carnaval
Quartier du Progrès 26
1450
Ste-Croix

+4179 919 10 35

info@carnaval.ch
https://www.carnaval.ch/

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14 Feb 2026
- 16 Feb 2026
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1400 Yverdon-les-Bains

T +41 24 423 03 13

tourisme@adnv.ch

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