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The 72 th Lemon Festival
(Fête du citron®)

from the golden citrus parade of floats to the giant citrus decorations in the Biovès gardens. The 72th Menton Lemon Festival will celebrate the spain " Viva España".

The festival’s highlights

Magnificent floats depicting Spain will parade along the “Promenade du Soleil” on the sea front, on the three consecutive Sundays during the Lemon Festival (13th, 20 th and 27th February) from 2 to 4.30 pm.

The music will be set by the Brazilian bands, folkloric groups, dance and majorette troops marching and laying between the floats.

Evening Parade

On Thursday evening on the 17th of February from 8.30 pm onwards, the parades will take to the “Promenade du Soleil”, the night lights and atmosphere adding a magical touch to the event, most worthy of the best Festivals.

At 10 pm a fireworks display will be held in the bay to culminate an unforgettable evening.

Exhibition of the giant citrus decorations

The giant citrus decorations illustrating the Sapin will be on display in the Biovès gardens from the 11th to the 27th of February.

Opening hours of the gardens:

Monday to Friday : from 9 am to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday : 9 am to 7 pm

Important note
On Saturday the 12th of February the gardens will be officially opened at 1 pm.
On Thursday the 17th the gardens will be open until 10 pm.

Exhibitions
The Palais de l’Europe will host the Orchid Exhibition, where some of the most beautiful and rare species of orchids will be on display.

Also in the same venue, The Arts and Crafts Fair will present the best of authentic crafts products from the Mentonese region.

Opening Hours for the Palais de l’Europe.

Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 6 pm
Saturdays, 9.30 am to 7 pm
Sundays, 9am to 7 pm
On the night of the eveing parade, the 17th of February the closing time is at 8 pm.

Information and booking :

tel : 00 33 4 92 41 76 76
mail : info@feteducitron.com

 

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