Families lead emotional memorial march in Nice a decade after Bastille Day attack
Families of victims and survivors gathered in Nice for a memorial march marking 10 years since the 2016 Bastille Day attack.
Families of victims, survivors and supporters gathered on Nice's Promenade des Anglais on Sunday for an emotional memorial march marking the start of three days of commemorations, 10 years after the 14 July 2016 terrorist attack.
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The event, organised by four local victims' associations, retraced part of the route of the lorry attack that claimed 86 lives.
Participants carried photographs of loved ones, paused at the Bay Angel memorial and later laid white roses in tribute to those killed.
For many families, the trauma remains as vivid as ever.
Relatives spoke of the lasting grief, the shock of losing loved ones and the painful memories associated with returning to the promenade, where the attack unfolded during Bastille Day celebrations.
Survivors also described the emotional burden they continue to carry.
Some said attending the march was both an act of remembrance and resilience, intended to honour those who died while demonstrating that the community would continue to move forward together.
Despite the enduring pain, many participants stressed the importance of preserving the Promenade des Anglais as both a place of remembrance and a vibrant public space.
"We have a duty to be here for those who are no longer here," one participant said, reflecting the shared determination to honour the victims while ensuring life continues in the city they loved.