March 12, 2026

Drone show light up Nice, In celebration of UN ocean conference

A drone show was organised to bring attention to the importance of ocean conservation and preservation of marine biodiversity. A total of 2025 drones were  illuminated and dancing across the mediterranean coast, the drone show was started at 10.45 beautiful scenes such as  ocean creatures such as dolphins, turtles, seahorse, shark, manta rays, whale and coral reef etc. were created with drone. Nice residents said that they have never seen such a drone show and fireworks before.

Residents and tourists gathered to watch the drone show in the mediterranean coast of La Baie des Anges, in Nice, France. The show was organised as part of the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) scheduled from June 9-13, 2025 in Nice, France.To catch the glimpse of the show, people had started gathering from 4pm to the beach with their mats,to block a spot for themselves on the coast.To keep things moving smoothly, the police department has arranged for tight security. The drone show began at 10.45 pm after the sky was pitch dark.

The performance was accompanied by the theme of the event’s musical soundtrack.The drone show was followed by fireworks for 20 minutes.Towards the end, there was a message how marine ecosystem maintain a balance of environmental conditions and help to keep balance and maintain overall balance.

Nice Municipal Councillor Harve Cael wrote on X, “2025 drones in the sky over Nice! The Baie des Anges is illuminated for UNOC with a breathtaking aerial display! A magical, unique, unforgettable moment. Prepare to be amazed.”

Mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi said, “The sky over Nice shines with colors of the ocean! An unprecedented ballet of 2,025 drones illuminates our Mediterranean, and Nice achieves a European record, before the eyes of the people of Nice and the entire world. 150,000 residents of Nice and visitors from all over the world gathered on the Promenade des Anglais to witness this exceptional drone show, which lit up our Mediterranean. A unique moment for a unique event #UNOC3.”