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Nice is in the heart of the Carnival 2026<\/strong>, themed \u201cVive la Reine!\u201d<\/strong>, a tribute to the women who have marked history and the collective imagination. The festival, the most important winter event on the French Riviera<\/strong>, continues until March 1<\/strong>, with parades, shows, and events throughout the city.<\/p>\n

The central week<\/strong> is the most exciting, with unmissable events at Place Mass\u00e9na, the Promenade des Anglais<\/strong>, and the city center.<\/p>\n

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Main events from February 18 to 22<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wednesday, February 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    2:30 PM \u2013 Battle of Flowers<\/strong>
    Floats decorated with floral arrangements distribute over 100,000 flowers<\/strong> to the public, creating a spectacle of colors, fragrances, and costumes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Thursday, February 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Carnival Village (open until 10:00 PM)<\/strong>
      Art installations, workshops, shows, and family activities transform the area into a festive space.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Saturday, February 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        2:30 PM \u2013 Battle of Flowers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        8:30 PM \u2013 Illuminated Carnival Parade<\/strong>
        Floats up to 20 meters high<\/strong> and international artistic companies offer a spectacular show.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Sunday, February 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          2:30 PM \u2013 Corso d\u2019Aqui<\/strong>
          Daytime parade celebrating local tradition, with folkloric groups and historic costumes from the Nice region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          An unmissable opportunity to experience Nice as the European Carnival capital<\/strong>, full of magic, colors, music, and tradition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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