A week after the main Carnival event, Nice hosts Lou Queernaval, showing official support for the local LGBTQ+ community.

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The Nice Carnival began on 15 February and will continue till 2 March 2025. This year’s theme, “King of the Seas and Oceans,” promises spectacular floats, dazzling performances, and a ...

A carnival float despicts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin during the ...

Crowds are minimal with the exception of late February to early March when the infamous Nice Carnival is in full swing.