{"id":36825,"date":"2024-11-12T13:02:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niceshopping.fr\/la-grande-parade-nice-shopping-plongez-dans-la-magie-de-noel-le-dimanche-8-decembre-a-nice\/"},"modified":"2024-12-06T13:09:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T12:09:15","slug":"la-grande-parade-nice-shopping-plongez-dans-la-magie-de-noel-le-dimanche-8-decembre-a-nice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niceshopping.fr\/en\/la-grande-parade-nice-shopping-plongez-dans-la-magie-de-noel-le-dimanche-8-decembre-a-nice\/","title":{"rendered":"Nice Shopping’s Grand Christmas Parade: soak up the magic of No\u00ebl on Sunday December 8th in Nice!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Soak up the magic of No\u00ebl at Nice Shopping with its festive Grand Christmas Parade<\/strong> on Sunday December 8th<\/strong> 2024<\/strong> in Nice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A SPELLBINDING SPECTACLE WITH 200 PERFORMERS<\/strong>

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Over 200<\/strong> musicians, dancers, DJs, mascots, acrobats<\/strong> and carnival acts<\/strong> bring the magic of Christmas to life in a free illuminated show <\/strong>bursting with music, dance and acrobatics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Povigna and Pignataro families 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 <\/strong>and the elves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A magical illuminated event that will delight children and adults alike! Head to Avenue Jean M\u00e9decin in Nice at 5pm<\/strong> for a 90 minute show that will blow you away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • 5pm \u2013 Grand Christmas Parade start \u2013 the corner between Avenue Jean M\u00e9decin and Pertinax<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 6.20pm \u2013 Grand Christmas Parade finish on Place Mass\u00e9na<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 6.30pm \u2013Show-stopping Grand Finale of the Grand Christmas Parade (10 minutes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    Let’s take a look at the magical illuminated show<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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    • 4th event: Following the success of the 2021, 2022 and 2023 parades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 200 artists: Musicians, dancers, circus and carnival acts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 4 carnival floats designed for Nice Shopping by Povigna and Pignataro, Nice’s float-making family businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 45,000 spectators each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1.5 hour show, 5pm-6.30pm, with a show-stopping finale on Place Mass\u00e9na.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      LET’S MEET the acts at the 2024 Grand Christmas Parade

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      The fantastic swing dresses, a Swing ‘n’ Show performance <\/strong>\u2013Nice                                                                                                   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The dancers spin their magical dresses and turn into huge snowballs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Music by the Garde Municipale de Nice, conducted by Romain Mussault <\/strong>\u2013 Nice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The brass band was founded in 1856 and performs 200 times a year. Its rich and diverse repertoire, ranging from marching songs to film scores, has helped the band put Nice in the spotlight. We’re delighted to see them back at the parade for the second time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Fayence majorettes, directed by Laurence and Samantha Halter <\/strong>\u2013 Fayence<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The group from Fayence has been around for 10 years and has won 3 French championships. The 30 majorettes in the group are aged 3-24 and will dazzle audiences on Jean M\u00e9decin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Constellation, produced by Cie Haut Perch\u00e9 <\/strong>\u2013 Valbonne<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The artists and sparkling costumes lighting up our parade are stars in every sense of the word. Dive into the heart and soul of the Milky Way as a galaxy of illuminated jugglers, stilt dancers and spinning acrobats go into orbit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Winter Party Mix, produced by Mix and Light <\/strong>\u2013 Nice                                                                                                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you love busting a move then you’re really going to love the beats blasting out of the Winter Party Mix. Boogie on down as DJ Joan and the elves turn Avenue Jean M\u00e9decin into a huge dancefloor. Christmas Fiesta!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Mascots, produced by ML Kids<\/strong>\u2013 Nice                                                                                                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Look out for your favourite character in the mascot parade: Mickey and Minnie, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Chase, Olaf and Super Mario. Make your dreams come true in a magical, unique experience for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Classi Jazz, directed by Nad\u00e8ge Natale <\/strong>\u2013 La Trinit\u00e9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This school has had a real passion for performance and dance for over 40 years! It explores art in all its forms, no matter the style or period. This year’s no different, with The Nutcracker taking centre stage at the parade this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Prisma Banda, directed by Rossella Roggia <\/strong>\u2013 Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This street band from Cuneo has been with us from the very start and brings us their original, funny and exciting music and choreography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Elves’ Float, produced by Nice Festivit\u00e9s <\/strong>\u2013 Nice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Feast your eyes on the Elves’ Float, designed especially for Nice Shopping by the city’s talented carnival float maker, C\u00e9dric Pignataro. Dive into a winter wonderland where cheeky elves have wrapped up the presents and are hiding in the Christmas trees. Something new to blow us away!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Melting Danse, directed by Maguy Georgian <\/strong>\u2013 Nice                                                                           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The professional dance school was founded in 2007 to promote and develop culture, dance, music, theatre and any form of artistic expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Les Enjoliveurs, produced by FV Prod <\/strong>\u2013 Montpellier                                                                              <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A musical and illuminated event conjuring Christmas magic with tradition and creativity. The talented musicians are always full of bright ideas. The event sees them cover the classics and create original pieces especially for the show! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Les Ambianceurs, produced by NKP Production <\/strong>\u2013 Nice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Bringing the feel-good factor in Nice! Their show-stopping tricks have put them on the map and they most recently dazzled international audiences on Main Street at Disneyland Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Papillons et Danse A\u00e9rienne, produced by the International Show Parade <\/strong>\u2013 Italy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Sleek and stylish stilt-walkers glide through the streets as a chic float glitters with lights and hums a sweet tune. The spellbinding music works its magic on the dancers to create a fairytale atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Father Christmas and his sleigh, produced by France Festivit\u00e9s <\/strong>\u2013 Nice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Father Christmas has told his reindeer to take him down to Avenue Jean M\u00e9decin in the most fabulous sleigh, designed especially by Nice’s family of float makers, the Povigna family. Santa himself will bring Nice Shopping’s Grand Christmas Parade to a close with his colourful and magical float. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Santa’s friends, produced by ML Kids <\/strong>\u2013 Nice                                                                                                <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Santa’s friends join the parade just behind his glittering float. A cheerful gingerbread man, a happy snowman, a cheeky reindeer and a mischievous elf will put a smile on everyone’s face. They end our dazzling parade on a whimsical note full of festive cheer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Grand Finale: Christmas Laser Show, produced by NKP Production <\/strong>\u2013 Nice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Get ready for a unique and show-stopping Grand Finale! A sound and laser show will light up Place Mass\u00e9na at the end of the parade: laser beams, special effects, dance performances and music from the iconic Gilles Roche\u2026 Place Mass\u00e9na will whisk you away to a winter wonderland in a rainbow of Christmas colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      See VIDEOS from previous Grand Christmas Parades<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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      2023 parade<\/strong>

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