🌸 Flower Parade at the Nice Carnival: A Blossoming Tradition
The Flower Parade (Bataille de Fleurs) is a cherished highlight of the Carnival of Nice, held annually along the iconic Promenade des Anglais. This elegant event celebrates the region’s rich floral heritage and adds a poetic touch to the vibrant festivities.
Each year, actresses in vibrant costumes glide along floats adorned with beautiful flowers, delighting the crowd by showering them with blossoms. This flower parade is a spectacular event that has become a hallmark of the Côte d’Azur. To trace the roots of this festival, we must journey back to 1876, when the inaugural Flower Parade took place on the Promenade des Anglais, thanks to Andriot Saëtone. Initially, it was a simple exchange of flowers meant to entertain tourists, but it quickly evolved into a celebration honoring the hard work of local growers. Since 2005, the themes of the Flower Parades have been aligned with those of the carnival parades.
🌺 Parade Highlights
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Floats: Approximately 15 allegorical floats, each adorned with 3,000 fresh flowers, including gladioli, gerberas, daisies, roses, lilies, and mimosas.
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Floral Distribution: Over 100,000 stems of flowers and 20 tons of mimosas are thrown to the public during the parade.
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Costumes: Each float features performers in elaborate costumes, crafted over 60 to 200 hours by skilled designers.
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Entertainment: The parade is accompanied by street performers, including jugglers and stilt walkers, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
🌼Type: Flower Parade
📍Place: Nice, France
📅 Date: February 2026 (dates to be announced)
👉Website: https://www.nicecarnaval.com/en/the-carnival-of-nice/the-highlights/flower-parade/
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