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A worker puts the final touch to giant figures depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin during preparations for the 130th Nice carnival parade on February 7, 2014 in Nice, southeastern France. The carnival, dubbed "King of Gastronomy" this year is scheduled from February 14 to March 4, 2014.
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A working girl puts the final touches to giant figures during preparations for the 130th Nice carnival parade, on February 16, 2014 in Nice, southeastern France. The Carnival, starting from February 14 until March 4, 2014, will celebrate the "King of gastronomy".
![A worker puts the final touches to giant figures during...]()
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A worker puts the final touches to giant figures during preparations for the 130th Nice carnival parade, on February 16, 2014 in Nice, southeastern France. The Carnival, starting from February 14 until March 4, 2014, will celebrate the "King of gastronomy".
![A worker puts the final touches to giant figures during...]()
VALERY HACHE / AFP/Getty Images
A worker puts the final touches to giant figures during preparations for the 130th Nice carnival parade, on February 16, 2014 in Nice, southeastern France. The Carnival, starting from February 14 until March 4, 2014, will celebrate the "King of gastronomy".
![A picture taken on February 16, 2014 in Nice, southeastern...]()
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A picture taken on February 16, 2014 in Nice, southeastern France shows a giant figure during preparations for the 130th Nice carnival parade. The Carnival, starting from February 14 until March 4, 2014, will celebrate the "King of gastronomy".
![A picture taken on February 16, 2014 in Nice, southeastern...]()
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A picture taken on February 16, 2014 in Nice, southeastern France shows a giant figure during preparations for the 130th Nice carnival parade. The Carnival, starting from February 14 until March 4, 2014, will celebrate the "King of gastronomy".
![A worker presents a giant figure depicting French president Francois...]()
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A worker presents a giant figure depicting French president Francois Holland with a peg on his nose during preparations for the 130th Nice carnival parade on February 7, 2014 in Nice, southeastern France. The carnival, dubbed "King of Gastronomy" this year is scheduled from February 14 to March 4, 2014.
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A view of a giant figure depicting German Chancellor Angela Merkel during preparations for the 130th Nice carnival parade, on February 6, 2014 in Nice, southeastern France. The Carnival, starting from February 14 until March 4, 2014, will celebrate the "King of gastronomy".
The 130th Carnival of Nice will be held from Feb. 14, 2014, to March 4 and will celebrate the “King of Gastronomy.” Here are some photos as the city preps for the event.
