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January
Luna Park- A large fair with attractions for the young and
old.
New Year Concert - This festive concert at the Acropolis celebrates
start of the New Year.
February
Carnival in Nice- a leading winter season event on the French
Riviera, has parades, bonfire, fireworks and more.
March
Nice International Trade Fair- action unfolds at the Palais
des Expositions.
Nice Boat Show -Boat lovers gather to see the latest in watercraft
and accessories.
Nice International Semi-Marathon-This annual three-day event
has competitions for various age groups.
Festin des Cougourdons- Local folklore and decorated gourds
star at this annual festival-taking place every spring. Fascinating
shapes of locally grown gourds lend themselves to artistic
interpretations.
April
Nice International Dog Show- Owners show off their prized
canines.
Egg Hunt-To celebrate spring, Nice children are treated to
an egg hunt.
May
La Fete des Mai- As the oldest festival in Nice, every Sunday
in May brings folk traditions in dancing, picnics, and more
to brighten up the Cimiez gardens and amphitheater.
Fete de la Cuisine-Nice cuisine is highlighted at restaurants
within the city.
June
Sacred Music Festival- Chapels in the old town celebrate with
music.
Fete de la Musique - Free concerts take place throughout the
city.
Salon du Livre - Book fair serves a page-turner for those
who love to read.
Fete de la Mer - The fishermen of Nice each year celebrate
Saint Peter’s day with mass in the Gesu church, followed
by a procession to Les Ponchettes beach in old Nice where
a boat is burned in honor of the patron saint.
July
Nice Jazz Festival- World-renowned soloists and ensembles
gather at the Cimiez gardens and amphitheater to entertain
as festivalgoers munch on picnic fare.
Nikaia - Every summer, some 20,000 spectators crowd into Charles
Ehrmann Stadium for the world-class athletic spectacle.
Bastille Day Celebration- Festivities include fireworks and
dancing.
August
Ball for the Liberation of Nice - The liberation of Nice is
celebrated.
International Open Summer Chess Tournament- Chess players
plot strategy.
September
Nice International Triathlon-Competition centers on swimming,
cycling, and a foot race. Historic Automobile Tour de France-
Starting in 1906, pausing for wars, the rally has evolved
over the years while retaining great excitement.
October
Nice-Matin Real Estate Trade Fair- Real estate brokers, associates,
and others gather at the Acropolis.
Mushroom Exhibition- For more than three decades, mushroom
lovers have gathered to view the spectacular variety on display.
November
Rock and Mineral Show -Rock hounds gather to compare notes,
buy, sell, and trade. Cap Cyber Multimedia Show - Multimedia
rules at this show.
December
Christmas Village - Old-fashioned Yule traditions come alive
to warm hearts of young and old.
International Star Regatta - Star-class racing with French
Riviera flair.
Nice International Open Chess Tournament-Chess players plot
strategy.
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