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Padua Carnival
Carnevale di Padova
Padova, Italy
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Carnevale di Padova is a public city Carnival celebration organized by the Comune di Padova, held annually in Prato della Valle, one of the largest historic squares in Italy. The 2026 edition featured a parade of eleven allegorical floats (carri allegorici) built by volunteer associations from the province of Padova and the Veneto region, preceded by music, dancers, and costumed figures along the outer ring of the Isola Memmia. The Coriandoli&Sapori food village with over twenty food trucks opened from 10:30 across three areas, offering regional and international cuisine. A Carnival train (trenino) also operates on multiple days through the historic center. The event is free, open to all ages, and draws thousands of participants.
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Padua Carnival
Carnevale di Padova
Padova, Italy
Carnevale di Padova is a public city Carnival celebration organized by the Comune di Padova, held annually in Prato della Valle, one of the largest historic squares in Italy. The 2026 edition featured a parade of eleven allegorical floats (carri allegorici) built by volunteer associations from the province of Padova and the Veneto region, preceded by music,...
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About Padua Carnival
Carnevale di Padova is a public city Carnival celebration organized by the Comune di Padova, held annually in Prato della Valle, one of the largest historic squares in Italy. The 2026 edition featured a parade of eleven allegorical floats (carri allegorici) built by volunteer associations from the province of Padova and the Veneto region, preceded by music, dancers, and costumed figures along the outer ring of the Isola Memmia. The Coriandoli&Sapori food...
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Carnevale di Padova is a public city Carnival celebration organized by the Comune di Padova, held annually in Prato della Valle, one of the largest historic squares in Italy. The 2026 edition featured a parade of eleven allegorical floats (carri allegorici) built by volunteer associations from the province of Padova and the Veneto region, preceded by music, dancers, and costumed figures along the outer ring of the Isola Memmi...
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