Daytime Citrus Parade (Corsos des Fruits d'Or)
Arrive by 14:00 to find a good viewing spot along the route.
~14:30 - 16:00
Menton Lemon Festival
Fête du Citron de Menton
Menton, France
Feb 12 - 27, 2027Expected
Each year, the Riviera town of Menton parades enormous floats covered in tens of thousands of lemons and oranges for its famous Lemon Festival. More than a hundred tons of citrus build the dazzling sculptures, in a celebration of the lemon orchards that once earned Menton its fame as the jewel of the French coast.
Key moments
Day 2 · Feb 13
Day 6 · Feb 17
Nighttime Citrus Parade and Fireworks
Expect loud music and bright lights. Bring earplugs for fireworks.
~21:00
Day 31 · Mar 14
Closing Fireworks Display
Secure a spot on the promenade early for the best view.
~21:00
Where it happens
Jardins Biovès
Menton, France
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Crowds & timing
Crowded at main parade routes; more room in garden exhibits
Weather
Mild winter weather; occasional rain possible
Transport
Regional TER trains and local buses (lines from station to city center)
Tickets
Ticket required: €8 - €30
Safety & access
Generally safe event in a secure coastal town
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Menton Lemon Festival
Fête du Citron de Menton
Menton, France
Each year, the Riviera town of Menton parades enormous floats covered in tens of thousands of lemons and oranges for its famous Lemon Festival. More than a hundred tons of citrus build the dazzling sculptures, in a celebration of the lemon orchards that once earned Menton its fame as the jewel of the French coast.
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The story behind it
Menton once had thriving lemon orchards, earning the nickname “the Jewel of France” for its fruit. The Lemon Festival is a modern expression of this heritage, combining agricultural celebration with carnival pageantry. The town’s identity remains tied to citrus, even as climate and development have reduced actual production.
Key moments to know
Day 2Feb 13~14:30 - 16:00Expected
Daytime Citrus Parade (Corsos des Fruits d'Or)
Arrive by 14:00 to find a good viewing spot along the route.
Day 6Feb 17~21:00Expected
Nighttime Citrus Parade and Fireworks
Expect loud music and bright lights. Bring earplugs for fireworks.
Day 31Mar 14~21:00Expected
Closing Fireworks Display
Secure a spot on the promenade early for the best view.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
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Arrival, etiquette, and participation notes will appear once they are verified.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Feb 12 - 27, 2027
Estimated
City / Area
Menton
Menton (Côte d'Azur)
Access
Nice Côte d'Azur (NCE) · 30 km from festival
Cost
€8 - €30
Book ahead if required
Atmosphere
Festive and lively atmosphere with music and dancing, Crowded at ma...
Crowded at main parade routes; more room in garden exhibi...
Good for
Families, culture enthusiasts
Very High visitor welcome
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