Nice Carnival 2019
The French Riviera is ready to welcome you with a new edition of its key event. One of the most popular events in France, the Carnival of Nice is celebrated every year in February. Attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world, Nice Carnival is a major festival held on the French Riviera. Carrying forward its legacy, this year’s carnival will host 11 major official events, including the iconic parades, near Albert I Garden and Place Masséna. Get your travel plans ready, pre-book a rental car in France, and you’re all set to be the part of a grand celebration.
Nice Carnival History
While there are no clear records available with whom we can attribute the origin of carnival, it is widely believed that the gala event started in 1294, when Charles Anjou, the Count of Provence, stayed in Nice and wrote that he had spent ‘the joyous days of carnival’. The Carnival of Nice was reinvented in 1873, following the formation of a committee led by Alexis Mossa and his son, Gustav-Adolf Mossa. From then, day-night colorful parades, satirical floats, masquerades, and other competitions became part of the Nice Carnival.
Nice Carnival 2019 Theme
This year, ‘King of Cinema’ is going to be the theme of the 2019 Nice Carnival. From 16 February to 2 March 2019, Nice will celebrate Victorine Studios’ 100th anniversary. A formidable name in Cote d’Azur’s film industry, Victorine Studios has welcomed a number of talented film directors from all over the globe. Models in a variety of theme-inspired costumes will blow your mind with their limitless creativity spread over decorated floats. Moreover, there’ll be more than 1,000 musicians and dancers to turn the whole atmosphere into something magical.
Nice Carnival 2019 Tickets
The 2019 Nice Carnival’s three major events – Flower Parades, Carnival Parades, and Carnival Parades of Lights – will leave you enthralled. However, you’d need to pay a small fee for such a colossal entertainment.
- For the audience, there are primarily three places – Reserved Seating (Tribune), Zone A (Promenoir), and Zone B (Promenoir). Note that Zone A and Zone B are standing areas only.
- While Zone A denotes Place Masséna, Zone B covers the area around Jardin Albert 1er. Ticket prices are on per person basis.
- Kids less than 5-year-old can go for free. Nice Carnival also permits free entry to individuals in fancy dress. Pets are not allowed in the carnival.
Tickets for Seating Area (Tribune)
- In the Tribune, watching Flower Parades, Carnival Parades, and the Carnival Parades of Lights will cost you €26, €21, and €26 respectively. You can buy a package of two events (Flower Parade + Parade of Lights or Carnival Parade) for €40. Note that the parade package will not be available on Saturdays.
Tickets for Standing Areas – Zone A & Zone B (Promenoir)
- In Zone A, you can watch the Flower Parades for free! However, Carnival Parades and the Carnival Parades of Lights will be chargeable at €12 per person.
- In Zone B, nothing comes for free! You will have to shell out €12, €5, and €5 to watch Flower Parades, Carnival Parades, and the Carnival Parades of Lights respectively.
As the Carnival of Nice will host a string of unmissable events, heaps of great memories are guaranteed. Moreover, with pleasant geographic variance ready to surprise you at picturesque mountain villages and dazzling coastal towns, car hire in Nice is all you need for a perfect holiday.
