Nice, a city marked by a tragic attack on July 14, 2016, continues to commemorate this event each year. The municipality of Nice, in collaboration with four local victim associations, organizes a day of commemoration on July 14 to pay tribute to those who died and were injured in the attack.
The day of commemoration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a tribute from the City of Nice to the victims of July 14, 2016. This tribute will take place in front of the memorial work “L’Ange de la Baie,” created by Niรงois artist Jean-Marie Fondacaro. Located under the pergola facing the “Le Royal” Hotel, this symbolic sculpture is a place for reflection where citizens can pay their respects to the victims and remember the impact of this tragic event.
Then, at 6:00 p.m., a republican parade is scheduled on the Promenade des Anglais, specifically on the Esplanade Jacques Cotta, at the entrance of the Albert 1er Garden, facing Saint-Franรงois de Paule Street. This parade is an opportunity for the community to come together and show their support for the victims, as well as their resilience in the face of adversity. It is also a symbol of the unity and solidarity that characterizes the city of Nice.
In the evening, at 9:00 p.m., the Thรฉรขtre de Verdure will host a concert by the “Chลur du sud”. This concert, filled with emotion and carefully selected melodies, will offer participants a moment of sharing and comfort.
Finally, at 10:34 p.m., the precise time the attack occurred in 2016, the Promenade des Anglais will be illuminated by 86 beams of light in memory of the victims. This illumination is a powerful symbol of commemoration and resilience, reminding all the inhabitants of Nice and visitors of the importance of never forgetting those who lost their lives or were injured in the attack.
This solemn programming on July 14 in Nice aims to honor the victims of the 2016 attack and to remind us that the city remains united and strong in the face of adversity. By gathering on this day of commemoration, the residents of Nice and visitors show their support and solidarity, while perpetuating the memory of the victims to never forget this tragic event that forever marked the city.
