Fête des Mai cancelled

Fête des Mai - The launch of the Fête des Mai in Nice has been cancelled this Monday morning due to the rain. The City of Nice cancelled the first emblematic event, the Fête des Mai due to rain and a thunderstorm weather warning. The emblematic Nice feast is held in the gardens of the Arènes de Cimiez. The event which was due to take place today May 1st is postponed to Sunday May 7th.

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