The Nice Carnival is one of the oldest carnival events in the world and among the most famous alongside the Venetian and the Brazilian Carnival. The event takes place each year in February beginning with the year 1294, when it was first documentary attestation. The event that spans over a two week period attracts numerous visitors to Nice every year. The website offers information regarding the themes, the program, rates for tickets, on line booking and a multimedia gallery with pictures and videos from the carnival.