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Cannes is ready to celebrate Christmas with sparkling lights, the scent of mulled wine, and magical festive atmospheres<\/strong>. From November 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026<\/strong>, the city transforms into a large Christmas village with events for families, residents, and visitors. Every corner will be animated with performances, music, and bright decorations illuminating the main streets.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf84 The Heart of the Festivities: Christmas Village<\/h2>\n

The traditional Christmas Village<\/strong> will stretch along the All\u00e9es de la Libert\u00e9<\/strong> and cours F\u00e9lix-Faure<\/strong>, featuring 64 chalets<\/strong> offering crafts, local food, toys, and typical products. The market is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays), with the scents of roasted chestnuts, cr\u00eapes, and mulled wine filling the air.<\/p>\n

Nearby, the 350 m\u00b2 ice rink<\/strong> will welcome adults and children from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (10 p.m. on weekends), with free morning access for children aged 4 to 10<\/strong> from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf85 Santa\u2019s House and Children\u2019s Activities<\/h2>\n

The Chalet du P\u00e8re No\u00ebl<\/strong> will host:<\/p>\n

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    Creative workshops (November 29\u2013January 4, on selected days)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Daily Christmas story readings at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Photo opportunities and meetings with Santa Claus, including the opening day on November 28 and daily from December 20\u201324<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83c\udfb6 Concerts, Parades, and Shows<\/h2>\n

    Festivities will be accompanied by live music and performances<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      Jeudis Musicaux<\/strong> on All\u00e9es de la Libert\u00e9: December 4 (Retro Sisters), December 11 (Carol Songs), December 18 (White Gospel)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      White Christmas Parade<\/strong>: December 23, 5:30\u20137 p.m., featuring 29 artists, luminous fairies, stilt walkers, and Santa Claus<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Les 1001 No\u00ebls show<\/strong>: December 17 at Salle Gilbert-Fort<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      New in 2025<\/strong>: first contest for the best-decorated beach, organized by the Syndicat des Plages de Cannes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      \u2728 Lights, Installations, and Sounds<\/h2>\n

      The city will shine with artistic light installations<\/strong> by luminographer Gaspare di Caro:<\/p>\n

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        32-meter Christmas tree at the Palais des Festivals<\/strong> with a free photo spot<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Circular light sculptures and artistic projections on iconic buildings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Over 260 decorated palm trees and other trees<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        8-meter scenic bubble under the kiosque \u00e0 musique<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Christmas music in the main streets from November 29 to December 31<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83c\udf86 New Year\u2019s Eve: Fireworks for Marilyn Monroe<\/h2>\n

        On New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong>, at midnight, Cannes Bay<\/strong> will host a spectacular fireworks show dedicated to Marilyn Monroe<\/strong>, celebrating the centenary of her birth.<\/p>\n

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        \ud83d\udee1 Enhanced Safety Measures<\/h2>\n

        To ensure a safe and peaceful celebration, the city has implemented an enhanced security plan<\/strong>: private security, municipal police, armed patrols, and over 1,000 surveillance cameras<\/strong>.
        The market area will be fully pedestrian and protected by anti-intrusion barriers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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