A convivial festival celebrating the return of sunny days, the Fête des Mai sets the rhythm of life in Nice throughout the month of May. It will take over the Cimiez Gardens on May 21st, promising a friendly family moment and activities that respect Nice’s traditions.
This weekend, neighborhoods will also celebrate the Mai with the spirit of Nice’s culture and traditions, featuring palhàssou throwing, aubades, and folk dances, one-man shows, balètis, theater performances…
Scheduled for Saturday, May 20th at Saint-Pierre-de-Féric (on the square):
6:00 PM: Start of the festivities
6:15 PM: Palhàssou throwing by Nissa Pantai, Mourra dei 4 Cantouns games and pilou by Nissa Pilo
6:30 PM: Aubades by Lu Parpalhoun d’Aquì
7:00 PM: Folk dances by the children of Nice la Belle
7:15 PM: Palhàssou throwing by Nissa Pantai
7:30 PM: Commedia dell’arte “Catarina Segurana” by La Semeuse
8:30 PM: Balèti by the Riri Biagini Orchestra
11:00 PM: End of festivities
