Herceg Novi celebrates the first flowering of mimosa with weeks of parades and seafood.
One of the oldest continuous festivals on the Montenegrin coast, the Mimosa Festival marks the early flowering of mimosa in the subtropical gardens of Herceg Novi. It runs across several weeks with parades, majorettes, boat processions, fish and wine evenings, and choirs from around the region.
What to expect
- Mimosa parades through the town
- Fish and wine evenings
- Boat processions on the bay
- Regional choirs and brass
Good to know
What is the Mimosa Festival?
A weeks-long February festival in Herceg Novi celebrating the early bloom of mimosa, with parades, seafood evenings and concerts.
Why is it held in February?
Herceg Novi’s sheltered, subtropical microclimate brings mimosa into flower while the rest of the region is still in winter.