Every year, the Nice Carnival transforms Place Masséna into a magical spectacle combining music, costumes, and lights. The 2026 edition, themed “Long Live the Queen,” once again showcased this indispensable winter event with its illuminated parades.
The illuminated carnival parade of the Nice Carnival 2026 offered a magical evening at Place Masséna, where floats lit up with thousands of lights to dazzle spectators.
These nighttime parades combine light, music, and artistic performance in a true sound and light show. True highlights of this 141st edition, they extend the Nice tradition of a carnival rich in creativity and visual emotion.

