Parade of Flowers

Carnival in Nice

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March 8th 2009
Venice is known to be the spot for Carnival, but it proved a little difficult and too expensive to plan, so we decided to do Carnival in Nice, France. The theme this year was "Roi des Mascarades" and it was the 125th year it was being held. There are two main parades, the Flower Parade along the waterfront during the day and then the Parade of Lights which is held at night. Saturday, the day of b ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more