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- Citrus-covered floats (day and night parades) — Massive floats literally plastered with lemons and oranges roll through town. Seeing a float up close — thousands of fruit arranged into patterns and characters, with bands, dancers and crowds — is the festival’s showpiece and unlike any other parade you’ll find.
- Giant citrus sculptures in the Biovès Gardens — The public gardens become an open-air gallery of themed sculptures built from citrus. These elaborate, temporary installations are creative, colorful and perfect for photos; every year the themes change so the displays feel fresh and theatrical.
- Nighttime illuminations and musical spectacles — After dark the whole place glows: illuminated floats, projected lights and synchronized music give the festival a theatrical, carnival
- Citrus-covered floats (day and night parades) — Massive floats literally plastered with lemons and oranges roll through town. Seeing a float up close — thousands of fruit arranged into patterns and characters, with bands, dancers and crowds — is the festival’s showpiece and unlike any other parade you’ll find.
- Giant citrus sculptures in the Biovès Gardens — The public gardens become an open-air gallery of themed sculptures built from citrus. These elaborate, temporary installations are creative, colorful and perfect for photos; every year the themes change so the displays feel fresh and theatrical.
- Nighttime illuminations and musical spectacles — After dark the whole place glows: illuminated floats, projected lights and synchronized music give the festival a theatrical, carnival vibe. The contrast between sunny daytime color and the moody, lit-up evenings makes both visits worth it.
- Taste of Menton — lemon tastings and local markets — Menton’s lemon has its own reputation, and the festival is a great place to try candied peel, jams, liqueurs and lemon-forward dishes. Local producers sell small-batch treats and souvenirs, so you can actually taste what the fuss is about and bring home something edible.
- Craftsmanship, workshops and family-friendly activities — Behind every citrus creation are teams of artisans attaching fruit by the thousand; watching them work is oddly hypnotic. There are hands-on workshops, kid-friendly events and demonstrations that let you see (and sometimes try) the techniques that make the festival tick.
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