Jeonju, Jeonbuk-do · Saturday folk parade
Jeonju Hanok Village Traditional Street Parade
April 18–October 31, 2026
- Dates
- April 18–October 31, 2026
- Schedule
- Saturdays
- Hours
- 3–4 p.m.
- Admission
- Free
- Venue
- Taejo-ro, from Namcheongyo Bridge to Gyeonggijeon Shrine
- Address
- 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeonbuk-do
Follow the parade through historic Jeonju
Traditional marketSeparate Wanju stop · about 13 km awaySamnye MarketThis five-day market is outside Jeonju in Wanju-gun. Market days end in 3 and 8.View market details Royal shrineAt the parade finishGyeonggijeon ShrineVisit the shrine that holds a portrait of King Taejo after the parade reaches its final gathering point.View details Historic churchAcross from GyeonggijeonJeondong CathedralSee the early-20th-century brick cathedral beside the central entrance to Hanok Village.View details Meet the parade at Namcheongyo Bridge
Arrive before 3 p.m.
The procession starts at Namcheongyo Bridge and moves north along Taejo-ro toward Gyeonggijeon.
Join the route
Spectators may follow the performers, so wear shoes that are comfortable for a one-hour street walk.
Check rain notices
The outdoor parade may change in wet weather. Confirm the day’s notice before entering the village.
Dragon flags and pungmul music move through Hanok Village
At a glance
A large dragon flag leads musicians and folk performers along the main street of Jeonju Hanok Village each Saturday.
Join the performance
Short comic scenes, traditional skills, communal games, and Jeonju Gijeopnori invite the crowd into the route.
Before you go
The free parade runs from 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturdays between Namcheongyo Bridge and Gyeonggijeon.
