Cocktail "Carnaval de Nice"
Monday, March 1st
Black Swan at the Omni Hotel Houston
Houston No 1 Rated Hotel Night Club
6:00pm-8:00pm
FREE for members and non-members
Cash bar

Special discount: Stay and eat at the Noe Restaurant and get a 25% discount (only available to guests attending the Cocktail)!

Join us at this lively cocktail to learn about all the exciting activities which will take place during the month of the French-Cultures Festival. Many of the participating organizations of the Festival will bring their flyers and will be ready to answer any of your questions regarding their events!

To celebrate the rebirth of the Houston-Nice Sister City Committee we are delighted to bring you a Cocktail themed "Carnaval de Nice". Come dressed with a Carnaval inspired outfit and leave with many give-aways*. A jury will vote for the three best costumes. Each winner will leave with a special prize. We challenge you to explore the themes of the Carnaval de Nice 2010!

Carnaval Costume jury:
Dominique Chastres - Cultural Attache of the French Consulate in Houston
Christian Escudié - Honorary Chairman of the French-American Chamber of Commerce
Jolanda Jones - Council Member
Peter Brown

What is the Carnaval de Nice? The main winter event on the Riviera is one of the largest carnivals in the world, offering a program of unforgettable entertainment. This year, the carnival processions, comprising 20 floats telling the story of the “Blue Planet” will work their way up to a crescendo of gigantic decorations on the Place Masséna. These giant, colorful parades take place day and night, with entertainment provided by over 1,000 musicians and dancers from across the world. In a unique setting, on the Promenade des Anglais, the elegant “flower battles” are part of the carnival not to be missed. On floats decorated with the most stunning floral compositions, extravagantly dressed characters throw out mimosas, gerberas, and lilies into the public. To read more about the festival, click here.