Held every August 15 during the Festival acadien de Clare, the Tintamarre "noise parade" is one of Clare's most popular and iconic events!
The Tintamarre is a celebratory parade, where revelers make wild noise using everything from noisemakers and horns to pots and pans. Visitors can join or cheer the car parade.
This traditional event, which comes to life every year thanks to a collaborative partnership between the Municipality of Clare, the Festival acadien de Clare and the Société acadienne de Clare.
The Tintamarre will begin at 5:55 p.m at the Rug Shack, Little Brook.
Note: For safety reasons, all participants must follow the rules of the road.
Details for the 2026 event will be announced online. Follow Clare Recreation on Facebook to hear about it first!
After the Tintamarre: "Spectacle du Quinzou" featuring local musicians:
When: August 15th, 7 pm to 11 pm
Where: Arena (Patinoire), Université Sainte- Anne.
Info: 902-769-0832
Registration is not required to participate in the Tintamarre, and the National Acadian Day show is free!
Read an excellent article about the Tintamarre in Canadian Geographic by travel writer Darcy Rhyno.
