Since its inception in 2009 from founder Brent Bolthouse, Neon Carnival has become the biggest invite-only party during Coachella weekend. The event features fields of carnival games, a DJ booth and pop-up installations from brands including Don Julio, Batiste, and marquee sponsor Levi’s. Movie stars, socialites, supermodels and artists alike have flocked to Neon Carnival over the years, with celebrities like Paris Hilton, Leonardo DiCaprio and Alessandra Ambrosio becoming annual regulars. This year’s celebration is presented by Liquid I.V. in association with Patrón El Alto and Levi’s.
Ahead of this year’s bash, see how Neon Carnival has evolved over the years.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2014
Image Credit: Joe Scarnici Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2014.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2014
Image Credit: Jesse Grant Nicky and Paris Hilton at Neon Carnival in 2014.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2014
Image Credit: Joe Scarnici Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2014.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2014
Image Credit: Jesse Grant Zoë Kravitz and DJ Ruckus at Neon Carnival in 2014.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2014
Image Credit: Getty Images for GUESS Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2014.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2014
Image Credit: Getty Images for GUESS Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2014.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2014
Image Credit: Jonathan Leibson Carmen Electra at Neon Carnival in 2014.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2015
Image Credit: Jesse Grant Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2015.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2015
Image Credit: Michael Kovac Alessandra Ambrosio at Neon Carnival in 2015.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2015
Image Credit: Jesse Grant Paris Hilton at Neon Carnival in 2015.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2015
Image Credit: Michael Kovac Joe Jonas at Neon Carnival in 2015.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2016
Image Credit: Jesse Grant Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2016.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2016
Image Credit: Michael Bezjian Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2016.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2016
Image Credit: Michael Bezjian Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2016.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2016
Image Credit: Penske Media via Getty Images Shanina Shaik and Jasmine Tookes at Neon Carnival in 2016.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2016
Image Credit: Jonathan Leibson Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2016.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: WireImage Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: WireImage Alessandra Ambrosio at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: WireImage Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: WireImage Zedd at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: Penske Media via Getty Images Kat Graham at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: WireImage Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: Penske Media via Getty Images Jhené Aiko at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: WireImage Taylor Hill at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: WireImage Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2017
Image Credit: Penske Media via Getty Images Halsey at Neon Carnival in 2017.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2018
Image Credit: WireImage Amber Rose at Neon Carnival in 2018.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2018
Image Credit: WireImage Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2018.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2018
Image Credit: WireImage Shanina Shaik at Neon Carnival in 2018.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2018
Image Credit: WireImage DJ Ruckus at Neon Carnival in 2018.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2018
Image Credit: Penske Media via Getty Images Jhené Aiko at Neon Carnival in 2018.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2018
Image Credit: Penske Media via Getty Images Teyana Taylor at Neon Carnival in 2018.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2018
Image Credit: WireImage Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2018.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2018
Image Credit: Penske Media via Getty Images Paris Hilton at Neon Carnival in 2018.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Quavo at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival H.E.R. at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Janelle Monáe at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Rachel Zoe at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Paris Hilton at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for LG Shanina Shaik at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for LG Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for LG Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for LG Jeannie Mai at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for LG DJ Ruckus at Neon Carnival in 2019.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2022.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Chloe and Halle Bailey at Neon Carnival in 2022.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Tequila Don Jul Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2022.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2022.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Tequila Don Jul Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2022.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Paris Hilton and Brent Bolthouse attend Levi’s and Tequila Don Julio Neon Carnival, with Hydration By Liquid I.V. on April 16, 2022 in Thermal, Calif.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for DIRECTV Paris Hilton at Neon Carnival in 2022.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Jared Leto and Brent Bolthouse attend Levi’s and Tequila Don Julio Neon Carnival, with Hydration By Liquid I.V. on April 16, 2022 in Thermal, Calif.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Neon Carnival Atmosphere at Neon Carnival in 2022.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images for Tequila Don Jul Teyana Taylor at Neon Carnival in 2023.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images for Tequila Don Jul DJ Ruckus at Neon Carnival in 2023.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images for Tequila Don Jul Camila Cabello at Neon Carnival in 2023.
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Coachella’s Neon Carnival Through the Years — 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images for Tequila Don Jul Coi Leray at Neon Carnival in 2023.