In Naples and in Campania for the 2017 Carnival great celebrations with the parades of the floats, music, dances and events!
A Napoli, as well as throughout the Campania, we are looking forward to the festivities for the Carnival 2017 and there is great expectation for the beautiful ones parades with allegorical floats which will take place throughout the region. Each country has its own traditions, but the thing that unites everyone is the desire to have fun, to return children, to forget their problems and to be together with the people as a great community that respects.
In some locations the organizers have decided to use this holiday as a social event to highlight some important themes, for example in the Rione Sanità the Carnival deals with the theme of formation, in Capodimonte it deals with the theme of respect towards the forest and its inhabitants, in Soccavo, through this great appointment, they want disassemble prejudices built against the city's popular neighborhoods.
So let's see in detail the fashion shows in Naples and Campania. Consult our article to learn about others Carnival events in Naples.
Parades in Naples
Carnival of Scampia
The Scampia Carnival, organized by Gridas, is an event much loved by the inhabitants of the neighborhood, who manage to organize a big party at no cost cheered up by allegorical floats, people in masks, music of popular bands and end of day allegoric bonfires, The theme of the 35ª edition is "Equi-books between equilibristi and equilibrismi".
When: Sunday February 26 2017
Where: seat of Gridas, via Monte Rosa n. 90 / b, Scampia (Na)
Visit our reference article to know more.
Carnival in Bagnoli
The Scampia Carnival, promoted by the GRIDAS social center, is addressed to the little ones in the city and is made by all those children who are part of the city's popular after-school. The parade and the party in the square is a moment of direct participation of children in the life and imagination of the city, crossing the streets that are sometimes dirty or abandoned with the colors and energy that characterize them.
When: the 26 February 2017
Where: piazza Bagnoli, Bagnoli (Naples)
Schedule: by 10: 00
Ticket price: free participation
Info: Facebook page
Carnival in Via Nazionale
For Carnival in Via Nazionale there are many activities dedicated to children, there will be a playground and the parade of masks, moreover you can spend some time with i pony of the Old Ranch Association. Adults will have fun with shows, bands and taste the delights present in the various stands of typical products.
When: 25 and 26 February 2017
Where: via Nazionale, (Na)
In the article on the Carnival in Via Nazionale all the details.
Carnival in Via Epomeo
Along the Via Epomeo in Soccavo there will be a colorful one masked parade and, for the occasion, the street will be pedestrianized. There will also be street performers, puppet shows, Belly dance and many other events.
Where: Via Epomeo, Naples
When: 24 February 2017
More info in the article on Carnival in Via Epomeo.
Carnival at the Capodimonte Woods
For the Capodimonte Carnival, this year's theme is “the Wood with its inhabitants, animals and others”. The aim is to teach the importance of this enormous heritage that must be preserved and lived by children and young people. Friday 24 for the parade will be organized the day of the absurd, where everyone will return to be children for a day.
When: the 24 February 2017
Where: departure from the Capodimonte wood
Schedule: by 10: 30
Ticket price: free participation
Info: Facebook event
Carnival at the Health District
The Carnival at the Rione Sanità deals with the training theme, stressing that learning is a process that affects not only children but also adults at all stages of life. This year the parade will start from Piazza Sanità and it will end at the Fontanelle, to symbolize a path that starts from the "wall" of indifference and arrives at the formation.
When: the 24 February 2017
Where: piazza della Sanità (Na)
All the details in the article on Carnival at the Health District.
Carnival at the Capodimonte Woods
One will be organized theme parade very colorful all dedicated to the world of animals and nature, to raise awareness on environmental issues. He will leave the forest and will arrive at the Parchetto di Villa Capriccio.
When: the parade on 24 February 2017
Where: departure from the Wood of Capodimonte
In our article the program of the parade at the Bosco di Capodimonte.
Soccavo Carnival
Even Soccavo celebrates the social carnival with a parade that will start from the Trajan's quarter. The laboratories for the construction of the wagon, masks and disguises were held outside and inside the schools of the district recycling waste and waste materials. The organizers have decided to title the event "Great suburban circus" to dismantle the toxic narratives that the great media circus builds on the popular districts of Naples.
When: the 28 February 2017
Where: departure from Orazio Coclite street, Rione Traiano, Soccavo (Na)
Schedule: by 10: 30 15 to: 00
Ticket price: free participation
Info: Facebook event
Carnival in the historic center
The Carnival parade in the historic center of Naples will start from the former Asilo Filangieri and, after a series of stages, will arrive at Piazza Banchi Nuovi where the fucarone.
When: parade the 28 February 2017
Where: from the former Filangieri Asylum
More info in the article on Carnival in the historic center.
Parades in Campania
Carnival in Caserta
The Carnival of Caserta presents a program full of appointments and surprises. Will be organized allegorical floats, prize shows, musical entertainment, folk performances, exhibition groups of majorettes, a song contest and a walk in the mask for the city center. It will be set up a fast food area with about 20 vehicles that will turn around the square, proposing dishes in street food format.
When: from the 24 to the 28 February 2017
Where: piazza Vanvitelli (Ce)
Visit the dedicated article for the complete program.
Carnival in Saviano
The Saviano Carnival has ancient origins and is characterized by the choreographic parade of allegorical floats which are made by local artisans. During the festivities that will begin with the bonfire of Sant'Antonio, there will be performances by street artists, masked groups, evenings dedicated to gastronomy and a cycling race.
When: until 20 March 2017
Where: historic center of Saviano
All the details in the article on Carnival in Saviano.
Carnival in Palma Campania
The Carnival in Palma Campania is celebrated with the quadrille, that is folk groups that wear themed costumes and play instruments related to the Neapolitan tradition. At the center of the group appears the figure of the "Master of the quadrille" that directs the execution of the Canzoniere. The Fat Tuesday, at the end of the parade there will be the award of the best Quadrille.
When: until 28 February 2017
Where: Palma of Campania
In the piece on the Carnival in Palma Campania all the details.
Carnival in Maiori
The Grand Carnival of Maiori has come to the 44esima edition. There are many events scheduled: the traditional parade of allegorical floats, the humor marathon, musical performances, playground with inflatables and much more. This year's theme is Europe which will be the protagonist of the event with its history and its multiform culture.
When: 19, 26, 28 February and 5 March 2017
Where: Maiori (Sa)
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Carnival in Giugliano in Campania
The Giugliano Carnival in Campania this year has as its theme “Equity in diversity. For equal access to possibilities ". To celebrate the holiday in schools, associations, collectives and individual citizens participated who have made masks and sets with recycled material.
When: the 24 February 2017
Where: Giuliano in Campania
Schedule: by 10: 00 15 to: 00
Price: free
Info: Facebook event
Carnival of Agropoli
The Agropoli Carnival is one of the main events in the city. The party, come to the 44 edition, has a very rich program: allegorical wagons realized by the masters cartapestai, music, dances, fantasy games, people in masks, lights, colors, fun and lots of emotions.
When and where:
- 1st fashion show on 26 February 2017 departure via Salvo d'Acquisto
- 2ª Parade the 28 February, departure Lungomare San Marco
- The Bullfight on February 27, Palagropoli "Di Concilio"
Price: free
Info: Facebook page
Carnival of Capua
The Carnival of Capua is a tradition that It dates back to 1886. The event is a real show, parades of allegorical floats with different themes, prepared by cartapestai masters, classic masks like Pulcinella, illuminations, music, food and wine tasting and lots of laughs
When: from the 23 to the 28 February 2017
Where: Capua (Ce)
Ticket price: Free Admission
Info: Facebook page
Carnival in Striano
The Striano Carnival it involves hundreds of carristi participants, masters of papier-mâché, groups of choreographers who take care of the dance performances. The tourists arrive numerous because they are attracted by the great allegorical floats. The historic center is involved with art exhibitions, parades of the official "Histrian" mask, shows and dances.
When: the 25, the 26, the 27 and the 28 February 2017
Where: in the Via Farricella-Via Sarno -Parco Verde area, the historic center of Striano
Schedule: various time bands
Ticket price: free participation
Info: Website
Carnival in Gesualdo
The Gesualdo Carnival has a rich program that includes masked groups parades along the city streets, a parade of allegorical floats made by local young people, food stands opening in Piazza Neviera and the drawing of the Gesualdino Carnival Lottery with awards and recognitions.
When: the 26 and the 28 February 2017
Where: departure from via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto, Rione Canale, Gesualdo
Schedule: starting from 14: 00 (various time bands)
Price: free
Info: Facebook event
Carnival of Montemarano
The Carnival of Montemarano will begin the festivities on February 23. In parades of the masked parades, next to the most modern disguises, there will never miss the hamstrings, the prosperous pacchiane engaged in unbridled dances, rains of confetti, dancing evenings, performances by the musicians. Sunday 5 March will take place the funeral of Carnival and then everyone to dance.
