Menton Carnival, Fete du Citron

Location: Menton, 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 visitors annually
Venue: City center of Menton, including Jardins Biovès and streets near the seafront
Organizer: Ville de Menton (City of Menton)
Established: 1934
Symbolic or Satirical Content: Low
Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes
Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Type: Spectator
Participation Level (Scale): 2/5
Requires Costume to Join: No, but festive dress is welcome during themed days
Family-Friendly: Yes
LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes