Carnaval de Nice fills Place Massena for three weeks every February, with flower battles, illuminated parades and the Carnaval ganses at bakeries.
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February 2027 2 festivals
The 93rd Fete du Citron is in Menton, about 40 minutes by train from Nice, from 13 to 28 February 2027, with golden fruit parades and citrus displays.
March 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
Festin des Cougourdons fills the olive grove of the Cimiez arenes garden in Nice with gourd crafts, folk dances and Nicois specialities, free of charge.
July 2027 1 festival
Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser
Nice Jazz Fest fills Place Massena and the Theatre de Verdure for three days in late July, with food and drink stands; the 2027 dates are not announced.
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