THE festive Grand Christmas Parade RETURNS on Sunday December 7th 2025 in Nice!
A SPELLBINDING SPECTACLE WITH 200 PERFORMERS Over 200 musicians, dancers, DJs, mascots, acrobats and carnival acts bring the magic of Christmas to life in a free illuminated show bursting with music, dance and acrobatics. The Povigna familiy members are big names on the carnival scene in Nice and have designed beautifully decorated floats for Nice Shopping’s Grand Christmas Parade, with
A SPELLBINDING SPECTACLE WITH 200 PERFORMERS
Over 200 musicians, dancers, DJs, mascots, acrobats and carnival acts bring the magic of Christmas to life in a free illuminated show bursting with music, dance and acrobatics.
The Povigna familiy members are big names on the carnival scene in Nice and have designed beautifully decorated floats for Nice Shopping’s Grand Christmas Parade, with show-stoppers ridden by Father Christmas.
A magical illuminated event that will delight children and adults alike! Head to Avenue Jean Médecin in Nice at 5pm for a 90 minute show that will blow you away!
Nice Shopping’s Grand Christmas Parade conjures up the magic of Christmas and supports local businesses during such an important time. This festive, family-friendly event helps promote Nice as an unmissable winter destination. It’s been a much-anticipated event among locals and tourists since it began 5 years ago.
Schedule:
- 5pm – The Grand Christmas Parade starts on Avenue Jean Médecin (corner Rue Pertinax)
- 6.00pm – The Grand Christmas Parade arrives on Place Massena
- 6.30pm – The End of the Grand Christmas Parade
The Grand Christmas Parade in figures
- 5th event: Following the success of the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 parades.
- 200 artists: Musicians, dancers, circus and carnival acts.
- 3 carnival floats designed for Nice Shopping by Nice’s Povigna float-making family business.
- 45,000 spectators each year.
- 1.5 hour show, 5pm-6.30pm
Let’s take a look at the magical illuminated show
See VIDEOS from previous EDITIONS
2024 parade
2022 parade
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