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A large-scale show... Not to be confused with the "Pesage", a more technical event. The "Grande Parade" has a very heroic feel to it, presenting the first protagonists of the legendary 24-hourendurance race. At previous editions, we were able to get up close to champions with impressive track records. Tom Christensen, for example, is still the stuff of dreams, with seven victories to his name. Specialists such as Henri Pescarolo, Graham Hill and Mario Andretti have also previously taken part. More recently, Jacques Villeneuve, Sébastien Bourdais and Sébastien Loeb took part in the exhibition. There's something exciting about being able to get up close and personal with all these people. A standing ovation is given at every turn. The parade also celebrates three drivers in particular, who are presented with a trophy: the one who takes pole position in qualifying, the one who achieves the best lap time and the inevitable "Rookie", i.e. the competitor discovering the Le Mans scene for the very first time. This event is truly unique. Jubilant effects in store!

Founded in 1979, the Commune Libre du Vieux-Mans Plantagenêt association has for many years brought together members committed to preserving, safeguarding and promoting the architectural and cultural heritage of the old town and its districts. Among the events on offer is "Le Vieux-Mans au bout du pinceau" (Old Mans at the end of a paintbrush), a summer event that reflects this desire to put heritage into perspective. The aim is to create a graphic or pictorial work within the perimeter of the old town. For the first time in 2017, a garage sale was held at the same time as this event. In winter, "Noël aux genêts" takes place in December. Lighting up the Plantagenet town, street entertainment, painting exhibitions... It's all there for you to enjoy the enchantment of Christmas!

Supported by the Municipal Youth Service and the Socio-Educational Mission, the Youth Forum has the principle of valuing cultural and sporting practices in the heart of the city. Young Manceaux are offered to share and admire the benefits of many activities: Dance, martial arts, concerts, graphic animation, etc. Urban culture and its disciplines play a very important role. Attendance at the event was 6,500 participants in 2001 and today exceeds 30,000 participants. On 22 and 23 September 2017, for its 16 ^th edition, the event by, for and with young people turned into a biennial, with some new novelties. The Shugashack (blues/folk), Rocky (electro pop), Willy William (urban pop) and many other animations. Friday was devoted to humor with the humorists Fary, Marina Cars and Djimo. Sport was also honored with the first Color Run of the Youth Forum, starting from the Place des Quinconces with the participation of 1,300 people. And still parallel to the spaces of expression, information for young people. The Village of Initiatives has presented projects around engagement, volunteering or mobility, in partnership with help projects.

For more than 40 years, Lavaré has celebrated the storming of the Bastille with a parade of the Revolution with music and period costumes, Lavaréan games, dinner dances with an orchestra, a sound and light show, the burning of the Bastille and fireworks.

A major celebration organized by volunteers, 10,000 spectators flock to the village for a festive evening with concerts, a fireworks display and a fair day. The 2023 edition featured Keen'V and stars from the 1980s! The event is organized by the Comité des fêtes de Tuffé, an association founded in 1949, which also organizes the Concours de la chanson, lotos, the fête du 14 Juillet and other bric-a-brac events. The Festival des Tufféeries is a must for any family summer outing in the Sarthe region.