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1st March 2015 - Carnaval de Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque.

The winter carnaval in Nice is one of the largest in the world.

Held over 3 weeks each February, these giant, colourful parades take place day and night,
with entertainment provided by over 1,000 musicians and dancers from across the world.

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

This year's Carnaval procession has 18 "Chars di Carnaval" floats, and the theme is the "King of Music" Roi de la Musique.

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

La Reine Symphone.

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Colourful characters everywhere.

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

Starting in Place Massena the procession loops around Albert 1er gardens back to the main square.

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

The earliest mention of Carnival merry making in Nice goes back to 1294, when the Count of Provence Charles d'Anjou spent the "the joyous days of Carnival" in Nice.

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

1st March 2015 - Carnaval de la Roi de la Musique - Corso Carnavalesque - © Ian Foster / fozimage

All images © Ian Foster / fozimage