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Viareggio Carnival, 

Viareggio, Italy

01 Feb 2010 - 28 Mar 2010 Date to be confirmed  

The February Carnival in this 19th-century seaside resort is famed for its exuberance and colour. Parades of floats (known as 'carri') pass through the streets, many of them supporting huge caricatures of celebrities and politicians made of papier mache and weighing up to 40 tonnes. Merrymaking, revelry, feasting and public festivity are the hallmarks of carnival. The parades take place each Sunday, usually beginning on the second Sunday in February and there is a fifth parade on Shrove Tuesday. Each year has a theme and a programme of events such as musical comedies, children's amusements and special carnival menus in local restaurants.

Times
TBC.


Spectacle  Entertainment  Dance  Music 


Where?

Streets of Viareggio

Main streets of town centre

Getting There

Road: Viareggio is 22km (14 miles) northwest of Pisa.

How Much?

TBC.

For More Information

Ufficio Informazioni ed Accoglienza Turistica

Viale Carducci 10
Viareggio
Tuscany
55049
Italy

Tel +39 0584 962 233.

Website  www.viareggio.ilcarnevale.com

Event Organisers Corner





NB: While every care has been taken to ensure the information provided is accurate, we advise you to check with the event organisers before travelling to confirm the details are correct.