In Nice, the first mention of Carnival dates back to 1294, when Charles d'Anjou, Count of Provence, recalls his visit to the city for "the joyous days of Carnival".
Later, in 1873, the first festival committee was set up to organize the festivities. And it was on February 23, 1873 that Carnaval 1er entered the town.
Three years later, the "flower battles" were created, during which 100,000 flowers were thrown to the public from floats. 90% of these flowers, such as mimosa, lilies and daisies, grow on the hills of the region.
The Nice Carnival is now the biggest in France, and one of the three biggest in the world after Rio and Venice.
The 2022 edition, which runs from February 11 to 27, is the ROI of the Animals.
The Corso of 1887 as told by "L'éclaireur". The Corso of 1887 as told by " L'éclaireur ".
Nice floats parading in Paris for the 50th anniversary of the "Petit Journal". Nice floats parading in Paris for the 50th anniversary of the "Petit Journal "In Nice, the first mention of Carnival dates back to 1294 when Charles of Anjou, Count of Provence, evokes his visit to the city for "the joyous days of Carnival".
Later, in 1873, the first festival committee was founded to organize the festivities. And it was on February 23, 1873 that Carnival 1st entered the city.
Three years later, the "flower battles" were created, during which 100,000 flowers were thrown to the public from the floats. 90% of these flowers such as mimosa, lilies or daisies grow on the hills of the region.
The Carnival of Nice is now the biggest carnival in France and one of the three biggest in the world after those of Rio and Venice.
The 2022 edition which takes place from February 11 to 27 is that of the ROI des Animaux.
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