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Loud, bright, rainbow carnival literally fills the streets and the embankment of Nice with noise and fun every year.
How to participate in the Carnival in Nice
For whole two weeks millions of tourists are coming to Nice to see the carnival. After all, everyone wants to see the magnificent parade, participate in all contests and enjoy the rain of the petals of flowers.

Carnival participant
Photo: Carnival participant, © Feather Pen

Carnival
Photo: Carnival, © Feather Pen

How to do?

1. If you want not only to see, but also to take part in the carnival, buy a ticket to the rostrums on the website.
2. Enjoy watching the grandiose platforms and the parade of flowers.
3. Take part in flower battles, when hundreds of tons of fragrant flower petals fall on you right from the sky.
4. Take part in the races or swimming contests that are arranged every day for 2 weeks.
5. And of course, on any day of the carnival, amaze with the fireworks shining in the night sky.

When to do?

In 2018, the carnival will be held from February 17th to March 3rd.

How much?

The price of the ticket on the tribune will be €40 for adult. A ticket for a child will cost no more than €10 or free of charge.
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