02/17 at 11:18 p.m.
The first illuminated parade of the 139th edition of the Nice carnival
The first corso took place this Saturday evening in Nice.
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02/17 at 9:04 p.m.
According to Christian Estrosi, this 139th edition of the Nice carnival “is undoubtedly one of those which is the most successful”
According to Christian Estrosi, the 139th edition of the Nice carnival is “without doubt one of those which is the most successful”.
“We have almost 15% more hotel occupancy than last year, which was already a real record,” he explains on BFMTV.
He also deplores the SNCF strike which is “unacceptable”.
02/17 at 9:03 p.m.
“Moments of celebration, of joy”: Christian Estrosi on BFMTV for the illuminated corso
“With us it is not a question of politics but of celebration.” Mayor Horizons of Nice was on BFMTV this Saturday for the first illuminated corso of the 139th edition of the Nice carnival.
“These are moments of celebration, of joy, they are popular meetings,” rejoices the elected official. “We try to unite, to bring together, to bring happiness, both to our fellow citizens and to all our visitors who come to us from France and around the world.”
02/17 at 7:03 p.m.
Meet at 8:30 p.m. for the illuminated Corso
This evening, meet at 8:30 p.m. for the first illuminated Corso of the Nice carnival!
Christian Estrosi will be live at 8:10 p.m. on BFMTV for the event.
02/17 at 4:33 p.m.
The first part of the opening parade is over
The first passage of the floats on Place Masséna in Nice as part of the opening ceremony of the carnival has been completed.
The tanks are now returning to Place Masséna to head towards the Promenade des Anglais.
02/17 at 3:58 p.m.
Cyprien’s tank, half-French-Belgian comic book, half-mangas, parades on Place Masséna
The float by Nice YouTuber Cyprien, which mixes references to Franco-Belgian comics and Japanese manga, paraded on Place Masséna during the opening parade of the carnival.
The videographer and designer was himself on his tank during his visit.
02/17 at 3:22 p.m.
His Majesty Luke Skywalker makes his entrance!
The opening parade set off in Nice with the King, who took the form of Luke Skywalker!
With his lightsaber and his Pokémon adorning his crown, his majesty made his entrance to the tune of “Star Wars”, to the applause of the crowd.
02/17 at 3:16 p.m.
“It’s a good luck charm and an exorcism of our fears”: Annie Sidro, carnival historian, looks back on the meaning given to this celebration
Annie Sidro, historian of the Nice carnival, returns, at the microphone of BFM Nice Côte d’Azur, this Saturday, February 17, on the meaning given to this traditional festival, with a function that is both “lucky”, but also cathartic. .
02/17 at 3:01 p.m.
“They are capable of doing everything”: Nice YouTuber Cyprien praises the work of the carnival teams
The Nice YouTuber Cyprien, who designed a float for the Nice carnival, salutes before the opening parade the work of the teams of the event which opens this Saturday, February 17.
“They defy the laws of physics. If I wanted to make objects that fly, that are towed, smoke, light, motors everywhere, they are capable of doing everything,” shares the videographer and designer on BFM Côte Azure.
“The only constraint is that it fits on four wheels and can roll,” he explains.
02/17 at 2:03 p.m.
The Nice YouTuber Cyprien designed a tank for this 139th edition
Nice YouTuber Cyprien designed a float for the 139th edition of the carnival. The artistic director of the event Caroline Constantin explains on BFM Côte d’Azur that the videographer, who is also a designer, “very much wanted to come and get involved in the carnival and he did well because it’s a great meeting “.
“It is 250% invested,” she boasts.
“He’s a great creator, he’s an artist and above all he’s a lover of his city, of carnival and he’s going to give us a little surprise later,” explains Caroline Constantin.
02/17 at 12:30
Details of traffic and parking restrictions in the city
Traffic and parking restrictions were put in place yesterday, Friday, in the city center areas where the carnival is held.
This particular traffic system is in place until March 2. It includes in particular the recurring closure of the Promenade des Anglais, Place Masséna, as well as other major routes to cars.
The Promenade des Anglais will be regularly closed to traffic during the Nice carnival. © City of Nice
Details regarding these restrictions can be found here.
02/17 at 12:30
Behind the scenes of making carnival costumes
For a successful party, artists and artisans have been hard at work behind the scenes for several months. Maryon Dureuil, costume designer for “Carnaval Story”, explains to us the stages of making the costumes that adorn the floats.
02/17 at 12:16
Our advice for enjoying the festivities 100%
The first tip to make the most of it should allow you to save money: “disguised from head to toe, you enter without paying”. But be careful, a few accessories won’t be enough, you have to dress up completely. People meeting these conditions will be given their ticket at entrances E1, E2, E3 and E4 of the parade, subject to availability.
It is also advisable to identify the best places in advance. And for good reason, the Nice carnival festivities are impressive in their colors, their diversity but also their sizes. It is therefore better to anticipate. To find other advice from the editorial staff, go here.
02/17 at 12:13
Corsi, flower battles… discover the program of carnival festivities
This year’s theme, the “King of pop culture”, highlights the world of media, cinema, sport, video games, theater, literary works, comics, painting, music.
The program includes an opening parade this Saturday, five illuminated carnival corsi which will be held on February 17, 20, 24, 27 and March 2, a daytime corso on February 25, four flower battles on February 21, 24 and 28 February as well as March 2. The LGBT+ carnival, called Lou Queernaval, will be held in Nice on Friday February 23, from 8 p.m.
The carnival village is also set up throughout the carnival, on the Promenade du Paillon, within Square Général Leclerc, from February 17 to March 2.
02/17 at 12:00
Top start for the two weeks of carnival
Hello everyone and welcome to this live broadcast dedicated to the first day of the 151st anniversary of the Nice carnival, which takes place from February 17 to March 2.
On the program for this Saturday of festivities: the opening parade this followingnoon and an illuminated parade in the evening.
