1 / 4 Monday marks the start of the annual Flower Festival, a truly picturesque event that will kick off with a magnificent parade on Nevsky Avenue in St.Petersburg, Russia. /VCG Photo
2 / 4 At 2 pm, a procession of moving platforms accompanied by performers and decorated horse-drawn carriages will make its way from the Ostrovsky Square and along Nevsky prospect. /VCG Photo
3 / 4 The Festival’s grand opening will commence at the Palace Square and feature various shows, flower exhibitions and contests. The festival will continue on June 12 with a gala concert. /VCG Photo
4 / 4 A participant joined in the flower festival on Nevsky Avenue in St.Petersburg. /VCG Photo