This weekend, the region of Var is facing particularly difficult weather conditions, with heavy rains forecasted. In response to the orange alert issued by Météo France, many outdoor events had to be canceled or moved. Organizers are forced to adapt their programming in light of the risks of flooding and the high rainfall intensities expected throughout the weekend.
Heavy rainfall is expected this weekend, particularly in the Var department, prompting event organizers to cancel or modify their programs. Amid alerts and concerning forecasts, many events had to adapt to these extreme weather conditions. This report covers the cancellations and the impacts on local activities.
Weather Alert: Rain Forecasts and Orange Vigilance
Météo France has placed Var and the Alpes Maritimes under orange vigilance for Friday and Saturday, predicting precipitation totals that could reach or even exceed 300 mm. The unfavorable weather conditions, already felt with violent storms, are expected to persist and cause significant risks of flooding. These alerts have led to the cancellation of many festive and cultural events in order to ensure the safety of participants.
Impact on Scheduled Events in Var
The consequences of this alert are numerous and affect various types of events across the department. Here’s an overview of the main events canceled or postponed this weekend:
Bandol – Reduced Program at Bandol Circus
The Street Arts festival is facing a reduction in its program, with the cancellation of all outdoor events. Organizers are forced to move some activities indoors, thus limiting their reach.
Bormes-les-Mimosas – Cancellation of the Walk and the Flea Market
Scheduled for Saturday, October 26, the walk organized as part of Pink October has been canceled due to forecasts of heavy rain. The flea market, initially scheduled for Sunday, October 27, is also canceled.
Cavalaire – Ban on the Duo Trail
Despite the organizers’ intention to hold the event, the municipality of Cavalaire has issued a decree to prohibit the race. The particular weather conditions justify this precautionary decision.
Cuers – Cancellation of the Halloween Parade
The planned Halloween parade will not take place due to the weather conditions, although the second part of the festivities, which will take place at the Cultural Pole, remains safe and unchanged.
Draguignan and Surroundings – Closure of Museums and Media Libraries
On Saturday, starting at noon, all museums and media libraries in Dracénie will close, thus impacting access to culture for residents and visitors.
Fréjus – Cancellation of the Air Festival
The International Air Festival, planned for this weekend in Fréjus, has been canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, disappointing many enthusiasts of this type of event.
La Londe les Maures – Postponement of the Bewitched Garden
The rain forecasts also lead to the postponement of this event to a later date, with no immediate details on the new program.
Le Lavandou – Rescheduling of the Street Theater Festival
The street theater festival originally planned for Saturday is postponed by a day, taking place on Sunday and Monday to ensure the safety of artists and the public.
Lorgues – Postponement of the Halloween Walk
This much-anticipated activity is postponed by a week due to the weather, now scheduled for Saturday, November 2.
Pignans and Ramatuelle – Chestnut Festivals Postponed
The two chestnut festivals originally scheduled in these communes are postponed to November 3, thus affecting the local customs of celebrating the autumn season.
Puget-sur-Argens – Cancellation of the Roller Party
The Roller Disco Party planned at Mas d’Hiver is postponed to November 23, following safety guidelines related to the inclement weather.
Roquebrune-sur-Argens – Postponement of the Theater Performance
The play “Marius,” scheduled for Saturday at the Robert Manuel Space, is also postponed due to the bad weather, with no rescheduled date announced at this time.
Sanary – Postponement of the Santon Weekend
Requiring significant public participation, this santon fair is now postponed due to the anticipated heavy rains.
Vidauban – Delay for the Witches’ Festival
The Witches’ Festival is also to be postponed by a week, illustrating the impact of the weather on local popular celebrations.
- Bandol: Reduced program for Bandol Circus
- Bormes les Mimosas: Cancellation of the walk for Pink October
- Cavalaire: Duo Trail prohibited by municipal decree
- Cuers: Halloween parade canceled
- Draguignan: Closure of museums and media libraries
- Fréjus: Cancellation of the Air Festival
- La Londe les Maures: Postponement of the Bewitched Garden
- Le Lavandou: Street theater festival postponed by one day
- Lorgues: Halloween walk postponed to November 2
- Pignans: Chestnut Festival postponed to November 3
- Puget sur Argens: Cancellation of the roller party
- Ramatuelle: Chestnut Festival postponed to November 3
- Roquebrune sur Argens: Postponement of the “Marius” performance
- Sanary: Postponement of the santon fair
- Vidauban: Postponement of the Witches’ Festival
