2016 Carnival in Naples and Campania: the best parades among allegorical floats, music and tastings

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The colorful 2016 Carnival parades organized in Naples and Campania with masked balls, shows, games and much more!

Il Carnival 2016 promises to be colorful, fun, dynamic and engaging thanks to parades and to the many events organized in Napoli and Campania.

It is one of the most awaited and loved parties, especially because we all return to children and between floats, masks, parties, confetti, animated characters and music we leave aside the everyday life of "adults" for a while.

This year the Carnival will be celebrated in the days between the 5 and the 9 February, although some municipalities in Campania will organize events and initiatives since the end of January. The festivities will end, as always, the Shrove Tuesday, or "last of Carnival" and will not only be an opportunity to have fun, but also to increasingly enhance the centuries-old traditions of each territory, which have their roots in history and culture, but also in gastronomy.

Below, all the best Carnival parades in Naples and Campania.

Carnival parades in Naples

Carnival of Scampia

Like every year, the Scampia Carnival organized by the Gridas association promises to entertain young and old. This year the novelty will be given by the presence of bicycles: everyone, in fact, will be able to participate on their own two wheels and follow paths designed for both children and adults. The aim is also to raise awareness on the issue of sustainable mobility and, among the main times, there is that of rapprochement between peoples.

When: 7 February 2016
Where: Scampia
In our article, more information on the Scampia Carnival program.

Carnival at Sanità

The seventh edition of the Carnevale alla Sanità, organized by Traparentesi Onlus with a coordination of socio-educational center and local schools, deals with the theme of diversity and participation, in order also to redeem the neighborhood. One will be organized colorful and noisy parade with music, shows and animation workshops.

When: 5 February 2016
Where: Piazza Cavour
More info in the article on Carnival at Sanità.

Carnival in Bagnoli

The Carnival in Bagnoli is an annual event in which we focus mainly on some social themes particularly important. This year we will talk about the reclamation of the former industrial area, the public beach and democratic development against the commissioner. There parade will start from the Lido Pola to the 10.30 and will pass through via Coroglio, they arrive to via Campi Flegrei, on the pedestrian area, at 11.30. Original guests, the superheroes, in particular Jeeg Robot, for the salvation of Bagnoli.

When: 7 February 2016
Where: Lido Pola - Bagnoli

Carnival in Montesanto

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Like every year, in Social Park of the Ventaglieri of Montesanto the Carnival will take place in the name of debates, workshops, courses and, of course, the colored show. Events designed for both children and adults, whose theme is to face the small and large fears that accompany us every day.

When: until February 9 2016
Where: Ventaglieri Park and Associations' offices
For more details, the our article on the Carnival in Montesanto.

Carnival in Soccavo

Also as part of the Social Carnival, at the Basile school there will be the "Gust of confetti" event from 10.00, while at Rione Traiano there will be the event "I'm skipping, I'm sleeping or it's a fantasy?”Which will start at 10.3 in via Marco Aurelio, 81.

When: 4 February Basile School | 8 February Rione Traiano

Carnival Market

In Market Square will take place "Skm the Masks of Donald", a fun Carnival event that will entertain adults and children.

When: February 9 15.00 hours

Carnival parades in Campania

Carnival of Limatola

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One of the most famous and loved Carnivals in Campania, that of Limatola. As always, the real protagonists will be the colorful and original masks, but this year there will be two new features: one space dedicated to children and of games of tradition in the square. Between quadrille, tarantella and accordions, you will have fun to the sound of music, but you will also be able to taste the specialties of the area accompanied by the excellent local red wine. There will, of course, be the floats that will parade in the streets of the town, the buskers and many guests and initiatives.

When: 31 January, 7 and 9 february 2016
Where: streets of Limatola (BN)
Our article, for more information about the program.

Carnival Strianese

Every year in Striano there is the Carnival which attracts hundreds of visitors from all over the region. The colored parades of wagons, dances, music and music Masks they will enrich the festivities in all the streets of the municipality. For four days all the citizens will be a riot of colors and music, with giant carts that will move, animated characters, inflatable rides, confetti and even the extractions of the prizes of the lottery.

When: from the 6 to the 9 February 2016
Where: Striano (NA)
On the official website, the Strianese Carnival program.

Gesualdino Carnival

In Gesualdo, a town already famous for its living nativity scene, will parade many allegorical wagons accompanied by masked groups, folklore groups and elementary school children. The themes of each float will come to life thanks to the imagination of the boys of the “Cheerful Company” Association who not only want to bring joy and entertain, but also to reflect on some important issues.

Programme:

7-9-13 February 2016

  • 14.00 Hours Via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto (Rione Canale)
    Departure of the parade of chariots and masked groups. Parade along the city route and performances by Masked Groups in Piazza Canale and Piazza Vittorio Veneto.
  • 19.00 Hours Piazza Neviera (Gesualdo Castle)
    Arrival of the procession. Exhibition of Masked Groups. Entertainment for children. Dj Set.
    Sabato 13 Febbraio 2016
    Awarding of the most original Mask and the most beautiful Masked Group.

When: 7, 9 and 13 February 2016
Where: streets of Gesualdo
More details in the Facebook page of the Gesualdino Carnival.

Castelveterese Carnival

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Three intense days in which the Carnival will be celebrated in Castelvetere. The main events will be the parades of allegorical wagons and i masked dances with the music of local groups. A raffle will also be organized with which you can win numerous prizes and food stands will be set up for tasty tastings.

When: 7, 9 and 14 February 2016
Where: Castelvetere (AV)
The official website of the Carnival, for the complete program.

Saviano Carnival

In Saviano, the Carnival celebrations will start at the end of January and will end the 9 February. The program includes the departure of a parade, the parades of numerous allegorical floats and many musical and gastronomic evenings. Entertained by music of local groups, you can taste the typical products of the area and have fun with the many guests.

When: from the 31 January to the 9 February 2016
Where: Saviano (NA)
More details on the program on site of the Saviano Carnival.

Carnival Palmese

In Palma Campania the Carnival will be dedicated to quadrille, centenarian tradition of the territory. All events, in fact, will be based on quadrille, including fashion shows, dances and songs, in memory of the fact that they represent a historical heritage to be protected. Even the games are based on this tradition and everything will be very colorful, animated and fun.

When: from the 7 to the 9 February 2016
Where: Palma Campania (NA)
More details in the official website of the Palmese Carnival.

Carnival of Montemarano

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In Montemarano particular attention will be given to the tarantella, with shows and the participation of local groups. Lessons will be organized to teach this traditional southern dance, a special event called "Tarantella for Africa", but also parades of colorful floats, masked dances, a particular "Carnival funeral procession" and other interesting activities. You can also visit the museums of Montemarano, which will remain open during the days of the event.

When: from the 4 to the 10 February 2016
Where: City of Montemarano (AV)
On the Facebook page, the complete program of the Carnival.

Carnival of Agropoli

Now in its 45th edition, the Agropoli Carnival promises to present the "most beautiful show of the last 20 years". Also this year the typical allegorical floats will parade and each will represent a district of the town. The Bullfight will take place with the “amateurs in disarray”, in which potential future artists will perform in songs, dances and shows. There will also be entertainment for children and, most importantly, the presence of boys from Northern Europe and Africa which, thanks to the Erasmus project, will be hosted at Agropoli and will assist the construction of the wagons by the cartapestai masters.

When: 7 and 9 February 2016
Where: Agropoli (NA)
More details in the site of the Agropoli Carnival.

Carnival of Maiori

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The Grand Carnival of Maiori this year will take place until February 14 and has been selected to be part of the European project "Carnval" with which we want to create a network of cities on the continent that have preserved the tradition of Carnival and bear witness to the history of Carnival in Europe.
The busy program includes, among the many activities, a Children's carnival with entertainment and shows, the inflatable playground largest in Italy, a Carnival concert, colorful masks and stands.

When: from the 31 January to the 14 February 2016
Where: Maiori
More info on the program in the Facebook page . and on the official website of Carnival in Maiori.

Carnival in Monte di Procida

The protagonists of the Monte di Procida Carnival will be superheroes. Thanks to the Vivi l'Estate Association, Spiderman, captain America, Thor, Iron Man and other darlings of adults and children will be on the streets of the country Sunday 7 e Tuesday 9 February. Sunday at 11.00 will be first at the Villa Comunale of Bacoli, with animation and photos, then they will move to 15.00 at Monte di Procida for the parade of the carts and, at 19.00, lots of music and buffet. Tuesday 9, however, there will be entertainment for children in Piazza XXVII January.

When: 7 and 9 February 2016
Where: Monte di Procida (NA)

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