Nice carnival
, February 12, 2013
A worker adjusts the head of a giant figure of German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) near a figure of French President Francois Hollande (L) during preparations for the carnival parade in Nice on February 12. The 129th Carnival of Nice will start on February 15 to March 6 and will celebrate the "King of the five continents". Reuters/Eric Gaillard