📜 Annual carnival event in Menton, France, featuring giant sculptures made of lemons and oranges, parades, and light shows.
🔍 Recognized as intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture of France.
🍋 Unique citrus sculptures and floats
🎉 Vibrant Golden and Night-time parades
🎨 Crafts fair and Festival of Orchids
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly atmosphere with various activities
🖼️ Impressive art and craftsmanship in Biovès gardens
👥 Attracts over 250,000 visitors annually
🚶♀️ Very crowded, expect large crowds and potential traffic
🐾 Animals are not allowed on procession routes or at the Palais de l’Europe
⚠️ Entry not allowed 15 minutes after parade start
🚌 Favor public transport due to heavy traffic
🎟️ Purchase tickets online in advance, especially for groups
🗓️ Arrive early on parade days to secure good spots (e.g., before 11 am Sundays, 6 pm Thursdays)
💰 Golden and Night-time parades require tickets; Exhibition of citrus patterns and Craftsmanship Market offer free admission.
🕒 Annually from mid-February to early March (e.g., Feb 14 - Mar 1, 2026). Specific parade times are available on the official website.
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