Nice Carnival
Categories : #NiceInYourPocket, Culture & History, Events, published on : 1/5/24
The annual Nice Carnival is back from 17 February to 3 March 2024.
Our Carnival is considered to be the 3rd largest in the world, after Rio de Janeiro and Venice.
The annual theme is Pop-Culture.
During the daytime and night-time Carnival Corsi, spectators will be able to admire the King and Queen of Carnival and their subjects. A succession of colourful floats, big-headed sculptures, dancers and circus performers will parade between Avenue Jean Médecin and the Promenade des Anglais.
PROGRAMME
Opening Parade
Saturday 17 February - Place Masséna - 2.30pm
On the agenda : presentation of the King, Queen and their court to the public.
Carnival Corsi
On the agenda : floats decorated with the annual theme and brought to life by troupes of dancers and circus performers from all over the world, and festive music.
Illuminated Carnival Corsi (parade) - Place Masséna - 8.30pm
Saturday 17th February
Tuesday 20th February
Saturday 24th February
Tuesday 27th February
Saturday 2nd March
Daytime Carnival Corsi (parade) - Place Masséna - 2.30pm
Sunday 25th February
Flower Battle - Place Masséna - 2.30pm
Wednesday 21st February
Saturday 24th February
Wednesday 28th February
Saturday 02 March
On the agenda : a shower of flowers on the spectators; a show for all the senses: colourful floats, fragrant flowers, frenzied music, etc.
Closing Festivities - Promenade des Anglais
02-03 March - 22h45
On the agenda : Fireworks, Incineration of His Majesty Carnival (the King) and the revelation of the following year's theme.
Carnival Village
Square Lecler - Promenade du Paillon
Every day from 11am to 6pm
Our hotels and aparthotels are ideally located for attending the festivities :
Walking distance from Place Masséna (epicentre of the festivities) :
Aparthotel AMMI Nice Masséna: 250 m (3 min)
Aparthotel AMMI Nice Lafayette: 400 m (5 min)
Hôtel de France, an AMMI hotel: 800 m (11 min)
Hôtel du Centre, an AMMI hotel: 900 m (12 min)
Aparthotel AMMI Vieux Nice: 900 m (12 min)
So don't hesitate to book your accommodation in one of our boutique hotels/aparthotels in Nice city centre.
Book on our website and benefit from a 10% discount with our code ‘WEB’ offer valid throughout the festive period & easter season.
AMMI tip : This year, Carnival is taking place at the same time as the Fête du Citron (= Lemon Festival) in Menton.
Kill two birds with one stone and extend your stay to attend these two legendary events on the Côte d'Azur.