Photographing a Floral Float Parade Over a Century Old
For over a hundred years, a parade of floral floats called Corso Fleuri de la Mi-Carême has been held in the village of Roquebrune-sur-Argens in the Provence region of France.
A painstaking task for only a few hours of popular jubilation.
Embracing the festive and somehow anachronistic nature of the event, I wanted to tell the story of a community’s commitment and present the floats just moments before entering the narrow streets of the village, showcasing them as glorious subjects of enchantment.
About the author: François Ollivier is a freelance photographer living in Montreal. The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author. You can find more of Ollivier’s work on his website and Instagram.
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