From North to South, West to East, almost all Territories are actively preparing a carnival in their neighborhoods, with the collaboration of the Territory Directions, the Leisure Activities Management, the Youth and Youth Leisure Centers Directorate, the National Police CLJ, school groups, and numerous neighborhood associations.
An unprecedented mobilization is taking place in the neighborhoods to demonstrate the creativity of the people of Nice around the great convivial festival of the Carnival.
HIGHLIGHT FOR THE YOUNG MUNICIPAL COUNCILORS AND NEIGHBORHOOD CHILDREN!
The Children’s City Council wanted 250 children from the Municipal Leisure Centers to participate in the Mardi Gras parade on February 16; they will accompany the float of His Majesty Carnaval. The Children’s City Council will also be present in the stands.
Additionally, 750 children from the Municipal Leisure Centers will participate in the various neighborhood Carnival parades!
LEISURE ACTIVITIES CENTERS
CAL Bon Voyage
2 Pont René Coty – 04 92 00 75 60
Conference “Carnivals of the world and neighborhoods in celebration” on Wednesday, February 24 at 2 p.m.
Exhibition from February 15 to March 4.
Corso on Wednesday, March 3 from 1:30 p.m. in the neighborhood.
CAL La Madeleine
280 Boulevard de La Madeleine – 04 92 15 25 10
Corso Charivari on Saturday, March 6 from 2:30 p.m. towards the school of La Bornala.
CAL Vallon des Fleurs
164 Avenue Henri Dunant – 04 97 11 87 60
Exhibition of carnival souvenirs from February 1 to 28.
CAL Notre-Dame
18 Rue d’Angleterre – 04 97 14 83 80
Wednesday, February 3: drawing and costumed dance contest.
Wednesday, February 17: participation in the neighborhood parade towards Villa Thiole.
CAL Ariane Django Reinhardt
19 Chemin du Château Saint-Pierre – 04 97 00 12 27
Conference “Carnivals of the world and neighborhoods in celebration” – All the world’s carnivals, from Nice to Rio, via Colombia or Tahiti on Wednesday, February 10 at 2 p.m.
Unpublished photos: exhibition by Annie Sidro from February 10 to 18 presented by “Carnival without Borders.”
Inauguration of a Carnival float – LALIN, hero of the Barbets of the county of Nice: the ATE and CCÒc País Nissart e Alpenc Carnival float made by children of the ATE CADA and students of Nissart from the Occitan Cultural Center País Nissart e Alpenc.
Corso on Thursday, February 18 at 1:30 p.m.: Departure from the corner of Boulevard Saramito – Rue Picard towards Lecuyer Garden – Animation podium in the garden.
CAL Las Planas
1 Rue Fabre – 04 92 09 50 89
Carnival workshop on Wednesday, February 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Participation in the Nice north parade on February 19 from 1:30 p.m.
CAL Gorbella
63 Boulevard Gorbella – 04 92 07 86 50
Corso on Friday, February 19 from 1:30 p.m. in front of Square Lépine towards Fontaine du Temple Square.
CAL Les Moulins
Rue des Mahonias – 04 97 78 81 90
Costume and mask workshops for parents and children aged 7 and up every Wednesday from January 27 to February 17 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. by the Elles des Moulins association (information at 04 93 72 95 57).
Carnival workshop from February 15 to 19 by the ADAM association (04 93 83 94 30).
Carnival workshop for children aged 10 to 14 (parents can attend and participate in the creation) from February 16 to 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. by the CLJ (04 93 21 14 11).
Carnival workshop on February 9, 10, and 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Municipal Library of Les Moulins and SOS Academic Success association (information at 04 92 29 61 00).
Corso: Friday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Makeup workshop for children (under 10 at the CAL; for ages 10–14 at the CLJ)
Meeting at Place des Yuccas at 1:30 p.m. for a parade in the neighborhood and arrival at CAL Saint Augustin – Animation podium on-site.
CAL Caucade
111 Avenue Sainte-Marguerite – 04 92 27 71 20
Animation podium, Saturday, February 27 from 2 p.m.
CAL Saint-Augustin
114 Route de Grenoble – 04 92 29 46 56
Exhibition by Kristian: “Life and Death of King Carnival” from February 1 to 28
Costume contest and outdoor activities on February 19
THE TERRITORIES
NICE NORTH
Friday, February 19, 2010 – “VELOU, VELOU, es carneval.”
Dress up and join the party! Joy and laughter, music and confetti!
1 p.m. – Gathering at Square Doyen Lépine.
Grand parade with musicians, percussionists, and flower women… to Fontaine du Temple Square.
2:30 p.m. – Fontaine du Temple Square, various activities
4 p.m. – A snack will be offered to children by the city of Nice and associations
5 p.m. – Closing of the event
An original and friendly carnival parade, with young schoolchildren from Collège Fabre and leisure centers, CAL Gorbella and Forum Nice Nord, this parade will be a meeting between tradition and modernity, with the Vespa Bees, Paillassou, and many other surprises… Med.Art
EAST COASTAL
Saturday, February 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Riquier – Richelmi – Departure 30 Rue Richelmi-Riquier.
In the heart of the carnivaliers’ fief, the neighborhood must celebrate Carnival with a music troupe, its big heads, and its inhabitants dressed as subjects of the King of the Blue Planet. A street banquet will follow the event.
Monday, February 22, 2010 – An unprecedented carnival animation!
5 p.m. – Departure of the parade at Place du Palais de Justice
6 p.m. – Arrival at Place Garibaldi
Organized by the East Coastal Territory in partnership with the Nice Tourism and Convention Office and the Colombians Côte d’Azur troupes, Dual Danse, and Med’Art.
Exceptional opening of the Museav – 16, Place Garibaldi – Carnival photo exhibition “the secrets of the King.”
Place Garibaldi, which becomes one of the most lively places in Nice, will host the Med.Art troupe, Dual Danse, the Colombians from the Côte d’Azur, big heads that will lead you into an unprecedented carnival animation in the streets of Vieux-Nice, from Place du Palais de Justice to Place Garibaldi!
Children’s Carnival in St Roch – Wednesday, February 24 at 10 a.m.
Departure in front of Jean Giono Garden: Children are invited to this neighborhood carnival where bags of confetti and sweets will be distributed for free.
The Med’Art troupe and the Carnival D’Ousilhao (Portuguese) will parade with the children throughout the route, which is as follows: Departure in front of Jean Giono Garden, Rue Humbert Ricolfi, Avenue Denis Séméria, Rue Fornéro Méneï, return to Jean Giono Garden.
HILLS OF NICE
Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Rue de France pedestrianized between Boulevard François Grosso and Boulevard Gambetta.
Musical atmosphere, confetti battle, inflatable structures, snack for the children, gifts for dressed-up children.
WEST COASTAL
Tuesday, February 23 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – California, Caucade, Carras.
A morning serenade in the Madeleine neighborhood with a music troupe.
Friday, February 26 at 2 p.m. – Madonnette-Terron.
A carnival animation around the school group of Madonnette-Terron.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 – departure at 2:30 p.m. from the parking lot at 117 Boulevard de la Madeleine.
Organized by CAL de la Madeleine, in partnership with the West Coastal Territory, the Espaces Magnan, the Geriatrics Center of Haut Magnan, the MIN of Nice, and the associations “Bien vivre dans notre quartier La Bornala,” CADIM, “Les Oiseaux de Mauvézogure,” Adsea, the parent associations “La Bornala, Les Genêts,” MIM, and NCABDE.
CITY CENTER
La Semeuse, La Ruche, and the City of Nice will organize their carnival on February 17 from 2 p.m.: Departure from the Thérèse Roméo Sports Ground, Clément Roassal, Avenue Malausséna, Place Général De Gaulle, passing in front of Thiole Garden to the bridge, climbing Malausséna, Clément Roassal, arrival at the Thérèse Roméo Sports Ground at 4 p.m.
PAILLON BANKS
Wednesday, February 17 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ariane (Departure in front of the Center).
A morning serenade will be given in the neighborhood by a music troupe.
Carnival of Ariane Thursday, February 18, 2010 – Gathering at 1:30 p.m. Rue Picard: Carnival parade, with floats, costumes made by residents and neighborhood associations, musical groups: Rue Général Saramito, Rue des Bleuets, Rue Emile Ripert, Boulevard d’Ariane, Rue du Comte Vert, Rue Amédée VII, Chemin des Chênes Blancs, Rue Anatole de Monzie, arrival at General Lécuyer Garden.
Under the guidance of the ATE, Cal, and Cedac Django Reinhart, King Lallin will parade in the streets of Ariane surrounded by musicians and dancers of numerous associations, dance groups with Hardi (Afro-Caribbean) and young percussionists of Alizés, active women, costumed groups. This carnival is also one of the oldest traditional carnivals in the Bon Voyage, St-Charles, Pasteur neighborhoods with the active, dynamic participation of associations and cultural and youth centers in the neighborhood. A grand parade will beautifully conclude the carnival festivities of the neighborhood carnivals. The Village, House of Solidarity and Sharing, will participate in the carnival.
Carnival of Bon Voyage/Pasteur – Wednesday, March 3, 2010 – Gathering at 1:30 p.m. at C.A.L. Bon-Voyage.
Carnival parade, with floats, outfits made by residents and neighborhood associations, musical groups: Boulevard Louis Braille, Square Paul Musso, Chemin du Mont Gros, Avenue Million de Véraillon, Boulevard Jean XXIII, Boulevard Louis Braille, arrival at C.A.L. Bon–Voyage.
PLAINS AND HILLSIDES
Friday, February 19 at 1:30 p.m. – Parade at Les Moulins, Saint Augustin – Departure Place des Yuccas (CAL Saint Augustin).
It is the return of a great carnival parade within the city of Les Moulins, numerous associations are preparing the biggest carnival charivari with wacky costumes and instruments on the theme of sustainable development.
The Saint Isidore School Group is organizing a carnival on February 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The children will parade with a music troupe on the road leading to the school.
The Cédac of Saint Antoine Ginestière will set up a mask-making workshop and a face-painting workshop for children.
