Carnival of Albi 2014
Albi Carnival is the oldest in France. And he will be held from 8 to 16 March 2014 during Lent. This is one of the brightest and most memorable events of the country.
Holiday begins with the transfer of the keys to the mayor of the city to the Queen of Carnival, which is annually on the results of the competition are selected for this event. Also for the Queen elect two assistants - Dauphin, and holiday traditions they participate in all carnival activities.
On the streets of the city held a parade consisting of musical performances, elegant masquerade costumes and amazing beauty carnival carriages made of papier-mache, which depict various top figure: cartoon characters, fairy tales and other comic characters.
Also coaches of cardboard and make the King of Carnival, which at the end of the holiday fun at dances and songs burned.
That's fun and noisy French escort winter and meet the long-awaited spring.