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Every summer the sky over Cannes is painted in different colors by hundreds of lights of the fireworks shows.
How to visit the fireworks festival in Cannes
The festival of the pyrotechnic art is held in Cannes each year from 1967. The pyrotechnic teams come here from different countries to make the most fantastic show and win the Silver Vestale reward.

Thousands of people watch performances with fireworks and music from the Promenade de la Croisette once a week.

Fireworks Festival© Ludovick, flickr

How to do?

1. Check the festival schedule at the official website and choose the show.
2. Come to the Promenade de la Croisette and enjoy the performance which lasts over 25 minutes.

Where to do?

#1Promenade de la Croisette in CannesPromenade de la Croisette

The luxury promenade takes place from the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès where the Cannes Film Festival is held.

When to do?

This year (2017) the festival is held from July 13 to August 24.
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