'King of the Oceans': Nice Carnival kicks off in spectacular fashion
The 2025 edition of the Nice Carnival, entitled ‘King of the Oceans,’ celebrated along the French Riviera, is one of the oldest and most renowned carnivals in the world. For two weeks, the city of Nice comes alive with the excitement of its legendary festivities.
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Nice Carnival Performers dance during a parade through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting sea animals parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting a king parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival Performers dance during a parade through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting Paul Watson parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival-goer enjoys a parade through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival Performers dance during a parade through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A dancer parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival-goer dressed as a prehistoric man parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting Paul Watson parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A dancer parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A dancer parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A dancer parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A dancer parades through Place Massena during the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly)
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting a Poseidon is seen on Place Massena prior to the opening ceremony of 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly).
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting a mermaid is seen on Place Massena prior to the opening ceremony of 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly).
Nice Carnival A performer offers flowers to the crowd on Place Massena prior to the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly).
Nice Carnival Security forces secure Place Massena prior to the opening ceremony of 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly).
Nice Carnival A performer offers flowers to the crowd on Place Massena prior to the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly).
Nice Carnival A carnival float depicting an ocean creature parade is seen on Place Massena prior to the opening ceremony of the 152nd edition of the Nice Carnival in Nice, southern France, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Lewis Joly).
