Nice Carnival
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The annual Nice Carnival is back in 2025.
Our Carnival is considered to be the 3rd largest in the world, after Rio de Janeiro and Venice.
The annual theme is the Oceans.
During the daytime and night-time Carnival Corsi, spectators will be able to admire the King and Queen of Carnival and their subjects. A succession of colourful floats, big-headed sculptures, dancers and circus performers will parade between Avenue Jean Médecin and the Promenade des Anglais.
PROGRAMME
Opening Parade
Saturday 17 February - Place Masséna
On the agenda : presentation of the King, Queen and their court to the public.
Carnival Corsi
On the agenda : floats decorated with the annual theme and brought to life by troupes of dancers and circus performers from all over the world, and festive music.
Illuminated Carnival Corsi (parade) - Place Masséna
Daytime Carnival Corsi (parade) - Place Masséna
Flower Battle - Place Masséna
On the agenda : a shower of flowers on the spectators; a show for all the senses: colourful floats, fragrant flowers, frenzied music, etc.
Closing Festivities - Promenade des Anglais
On the agenda : Fireworks, Incineration of His Majesty Carnival (the King) and the revelation of the following year's theme.
Carnival Village
Square Lecler - Promenade du Paillon
Every day
Our hotels and aparthotels are ideally located for attending the festivities :
Walking distance from Place Masséna (epicentre of the festivities) :
Aparthotel AMMI Nice Masséna: 250 m (3 min)
Aparthotel AMMI Nice Lafayette: 400 m (5 min)
Hôtel de France, an AMMI hotel: 800 m (11 min)
Hôtel du Centre, an AMMI hotel: 900 m (12 min)
Aparthotel AMMI Vieux Nice: 900 m (12 min)
So don't hesitate to book your accommodation in one of our boutique hotels/aparthotels in Nice city centre.
Book on our website and benefit from a 10% discount with our code ‘WEB’ offer valid throughout the festive period & easter season.
AMMI tip : This year, Carnival is taking place at the same time as the Fête du Citron (= Lemon Festival) in Menton.
Kill two birds with one stone and extend your stay to attend these two legendary events on the Côte d'Azur.