Events - Car Rental in Nice

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Visiting Nice can hold many surprisingly notable events, which you can participate in and blend into the local culture. Take the chance of immersing yourself in the many events taking place in Nice throughout the 2012. The Economy Car Rentals team has grouped only a few of the events thinking that they represent the best of this location (Nice).

January

Luna Park Fun Fair - Exciting rides together with fun and entertainment for the young and old.

July

Nice Jazz Festival (mid July) - Artists from the jazz world gather and perform in the historic ancient Arena in Cimiez.
NiceTango Festival (throughout July-August) - Dancers of both professional and amateur standard dance away in halls, in celebration of this famous Latin dance. This event in Nice lasts eight days combined with seminars and shows.
Bastille Day (July 14th) - A spectacular firework display takes place on the promenade to mark this historic day.

February

Mardi Gras Festival (mid February until the 2nd week in March) – This festival in Nice is a spectacular colorful parade featuring papermache puppets, costumed performers, fireworks and concerts.

August

Classical Music Evenings - Various concerts are held at the Monastery and the Opera House throughout the summer.

March

Nice International Fair - A diverse event in Nice held at the Palais des Expositions with demonstrations of home and garden goods, cars, cookery and beauty.
Poetry Week - This is a celebration of poetry, as the events are held in streets, schools, restaurants and theatres.
The Guard Festival - A religious Nice festival marking the start of Spring as well as the end of winter. Remembering the annunciation of Mary as celebrations start on the Saturday in the market followed by mass on Sunday.

September

Gruss Circus - The big top makes a stop at the Esplanade de Lattre to entertain the citizens of Nice with its enthralling acts.

April

Nice Half Marathon (end of April) - A marathon raising funds for charity takes place along the promenade in Nice.
Nice OpenTennis Tournament - Tennis lovers flock to see this annual sporting event in Nice.
Easter Egg Hunt - Children eagerly come to this annual festival in Nice to search for the eggs.

October

Mushroom Exhibition – The public gather to see this wonderful exhibition of mushrooms.

May

The Fete of May (every Sunday in May) – It is an old traditional folk festival in Nice, where picnics and dancing take place in the amphitheatre and in the Cimiez gardens.

November

Halloween (early November) - Colorful scary costumes and amazing masks are adored by the children to celebrate this time of year.
Festival Manca (mid November) – This festival in Nice is a celebration of contemporary music including concerts and recitals.

June

Summer Soltice - A diverse event attracting people to the beach of Nice, the lighting of wood fires are combined with folk dancing and food stalls.
St Peter’s Day - This festival in Nice is celebrated by the fishermen of the city. First, the mass takes place followed by a parade to Los Ponchettes beach.
RollarBlade Day - The promenade of Nice is adorned by entertaining rollerbladers and skateboarders, combined with entertainment and demonstrations.
Book Fair - A popular event in Nice held at Albert 1 gardens attracting international writers featuring workshops, live music and book signings.

December

Christmas Village - This seasonal event in Nice is showcased in Place Massena, with a variety of stalls showing arts and crafts. Gifts can also be purchased and for fun you can glide on the skating rink.
Christmas Dip - This unique traditional Nice event sees the people take to the very cold waters in Rulh beach!