Carnival de Nice

Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
Category: Community Carnival
Dates/Time: Mid to late February (typically two weeks leading up to Lent)
Duration: ~15 days
Attendance: Around 200,000–250,000 visitors annually
Venue: City center of Nice, including Place Masséna and the Promenade des Anglais
Organizer: Ville de Nice (City of Nice)
Established: 1873 (with roots dating back to medieval celebrations)
Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium (some floats are satirical or thematic, especially the “King” and “Queen” of the carnival)
Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes (linked to pre-Lenten festivities and regional French traditions)
Global or Migrant Influence: Low (primarily regional but attracts international tourism)

Participation Type: Spectator
Participation Level (Scale): 2/5 (floats and parades are viewed from stands or along routes; some audience interaction with flower parades)
Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are welcome and encouraged in certain areas and themed days
Family-Friendly: Yes (daytime parades and flower battles are ideal for families)
LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes (welcoming atmosphere, especially during themed events)