Carnival is the yearly celebration of the end ... Today, the largely nonreligious population in Southern France still celebrates this time of year with parades, dancing, and drinking, along ...

The Nice Carnival is France’s top carnival and among the world’s most famous, alongside Rio and Venice. Held every February, this grand event transforms the Côte d’Azur with vibrant floats ...

Performers dance during a parade through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly) ...