Nissa La Bella: Float down to the Carnival
Held officially since 1873 (although reports suggest the Count of Provence held carnivals in the late 13th century), the Nice Carnival is one of the world’s most celebrated parades. A truly international festival, the fortnight-long show celebrates the city’s history and culture, hailing the start of Lent and the passing of winter. Millions of people flock to the city each year and it is yet another reason for us to celebrate our home – Nissa La Bella.
A psychedelic spectacle, particularly at night, the carnival caravan consists of papier-mâché sculptures and effigies, costumed dancers and musicians, flagpoles, and dazzling illuminations. One of the most distinctive elements is the flowers featuring on the floats, and the flower battles that occur along the Promenade des Anglais.
The theme of the 2022 edition was ‘King of the Animals’, and saw artists build some gargantuan representations of wild and wonderful creatures.
Our Eglantine jersey is badged in honour of our hometown and available for both men and women in two colours for SS22.
1. Fierce reputation : one of the world’s longest-running parades, the carnival has been held since 1873.
2. Petal power : Flowers feature prominently every year, with ‘flower battles’ taking place along the Promenade des Anglais.
3. Capture the moment : over a million people flock to Nice during the two-week festival.
4. The paper trail : papier-mâché effigies ands cultures feature heavily, with months of preparation
5. Wild side : each year a special theme is chosen. 2022 was ‘King of the Animals’.
6. Mouse-party : all kinds of crazy costumes to be seen, and that’s just the spectators
7. Party-goers : the carnival attracts people of all ages, fun for all the family
8. Floating fun : an unhappy face at carnival is rarer than a unicorn’s tail
10. Thumbs up : See you next year young lady.
9. Sneak peek : even the locals going about their daily business can’t help but take a look at the festivities
11. Naked attraction : Nissa La Bella, what a place to be.
