The alluring country of France is considered as the most visited country in the world. Two significant reasons for this tag are the spell-binding destinations & heart-warming festivities. Lemon Fest 2020 in Menton is one such historic festival celebrated by French people with pomp & grandeur. Nice Carnival is another festival & its dates coincide with Lemon Festival.
The theme for Lemon Fest 2020 will be “Les Fêtes du Monde” translated as “Parties around the World”. The theme itself mentions a plethora of exciting parties & celebrations that you mustn’t miss. On the other hand, Nice Carnival is a French festival lauded for its larger than life celebrations. The theme for Nice Carnival 2020 is “Roi de la Mode” or “King of Fashion”.
You can stroll through Menton to appreciate Italy’s influence in the cuisine & architecture for a relaxing getaway. However, if you prefer lavish celebrations then, Nice Carnival is the perfect choice. With a big list of event lineup 2020 for Lemon festival & Nice Carnival, you are bound to enjoy revelries to the fullest. So, apply for France Visa & visit France for a memorable vacation with loved ones.
A Brief History of Lemon Fest 2020 & Nice Carnival
Menton has been popular for its lemons in Europe for centuries. A particular hotelier in France organized an event showcasing citrus fruits & flowers in the hotel’s gardens in the year 1928. The event was a hit among the locals & they hit the streets next year with decked up carts of lemon & orange trees to celebrate. The local tourist council observed the possibility of organizing the lemon festival as one of the French Festivals to draw tourists. The Citrus theme complemented the warm colours of the town. Thus, the First Lemon Festival in Menton was inaugurated in 1935.
The First Nice Carnival was held on February 23, 1873, in the City of Nice. Andriot Saetone was responsible for establishing the ‘Committee of Festivities’ which organized the carnival. But, Nice Carnival had unorganized parades till the 19th Century. That changed when Alexis Mossa & his son Gustave modernized the carnival with floating models. Thus, the tradition of floating models ensued in the following years of Nice Carnival. This made it one of the most popular carnivals on the planet.
Dates of Lemon Fest 2020 & Nice Carnival:
The Lemon Fest 2020 will be held from 15th February to 3rd March in the City of Menton. Concurrently, The Nice Carnival 2020 is scheduled to be held from 15th to 29th February.
Lemon Festival & Nice Carnival Event Lineup 2020:
Lemon Fest 2020
Citrus Patterns Exhibition
The Citrus Motifs exhibition will be held at Biovès gardens. Visitors can explore the beautiful motifs throughout the duration of the festival i.e 15th February to 3rd
Garden of Lights
The beautiful Citrus patterns light up. The intriguing light is combined with unusual sounds to create a new aura around the garden. You can visit Biovès gardens on 15th, 21st & 28th February to witness the grand display of lit-up exhibits.
Golden fruit parades
You can participate in the exciting parades on 16th, 23rd February & 1st March. The timings are 2:30 P.M to 4 PM & will be held at Promenade du Soleil (seafront).
Night-time parades
Participate in enthralling night parades on 20th & 27th February held at Promenade du Soleil (seafront). The timings are from 9 pm to 10:30 pm.
Nice Carnival 2020
Flower Parade
You can participate in this flower-filled event on 15th,19th, 26th & 29th February at Place Masséna – Jardin Albert 1er. The event starts at 2:30 pm. Costumed models throw more than 100,000 flowers from the floating models to the visitors.
Carnival Parade of Lights
Treat yourself to visual animations on huge screens. Floating models are lit-up during the evening hours illuminating the city of Nice for a beautiful Night-time Carnival with music & more. The dates for this parade are 15th, 18th, 22nd, 25th & 29th February. It will start at 9 pm & will be held at Place Masséna – Jardin Albert 1er.
Carnival Parade
18 floats made as per this year’s theme will be paraded from Place Masséna – Jardin Albert 1er on 23rd February at 2:30 pm. Music & street theatre groups will perform live shows to enthral the audiences.
Here is the entire lineup of events for Lemon Fest 2020 & Nice Carnival 2020. You can also explore sandy beaches & exquisite architecture of Menton or the picturesque coastline, hills & valeys of Nice Côte d’Azur. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a France Schengen Visa & make memories for Life!
