3. The Nice Carnival, France Comparable in grandeur to the Brazilian and Venetian Carnival, the Nice Carnival is held annually in February in Nice, France. It attracts tourists from all over the world on the French Riviera through its parades, fireworks, live music and shows. Over 1 million people gather in Nice during the Carnival in order to the dancing parades. The most part of the event takes place in Promenade des Anglais, along the shore. The theme for 2013 was “King of the five continents” when a giant, colorful parades took place day and night.