Assoro, Leonforte and Nissoria Traveling Carnival
The first Shared Carnival between three towns in the Enna province: Assoro, Leonforte and Nissoria
About Traveling Carnival
A Carnival that unites three towns
The Assoro, Leonforte and Nissoria Traveling Carnival is one of the most successful additions to the festival calendar in the province of Enna, in the heart of Sicily. For the first time, in February 2026, the three municipalities decided to pool their energy, masked groups, and organization to create a single, grand Shared Carnival, dubbed the "Yellow Carnival." The core idea is simple yet powerful: instead of three small, separate parades, a single festival that travels from town to town, multiplying the audience and participation.
The Assoro stop
In Assoro, an ancient village perched at an altitude of over 800 meters with a stunning medieval historic center, the Carnival brings Piazza Umberto I and the town streets to life. The day is dedicated to parades of masked groups and costumes, amidst confetti, streamers, music, and shows designed to engage residents and visitors of all ages. It is a perfect opportunity to discover one of the most picturesque towns in the Enna area in a festive and popular light.
The Children's Carnival
A significant part of the event is dedicated to the little ones with the Children's Carnival: the squares transform into a world of games, music, and wonder, featuring baby dance, mascots, balloon modeling, stilt walkers, shows, and gadgets. In Assoro, the children's event takes place in Piazza Umberto I, while in the other stops, the entertainment reaches Piazza Duomo in Nissoria and Piazza IV Novembre in Leonforte.
A community celebration
More than just a parade, the Traveling Carnival has become a symbol of collaboration between the communities of the Enna province. In the inaugural edition, the three mayors opened the grand finale parade together, a testament to a project that aims to grow and become a permanent fixture of the Carnival tradition in central Sicily. For those visiting the province of Enna in winter, it is a chance to experience an authentic Carnival, far from the major tourist circuits and deeply rooted in the local territory.
Traveling Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 Carnival was the first edition of the "Shared Carnival" between the towns of Assoro, Leonforte, and Nissoria, in the province of Enna. A traveling formula that brought the festival from town to town, with stops distributed between February 8 and 17. In Assoro, the parade brought Piazza Umberto I and the historic center to life on Sunday, February 15, with masked groups, confetti, streamers, music, and shows for all ages. The Shrove Tuesday grand finale on February 17 in Leonforte saw the three mayors open the procession together along Corso Umberto I, to the notes of "Yellow Carnival," the edition's official soundtrack.
Programme Traveling Carnival 2026
Sunday, February 8 — Nissoria
Stop in Nissoria with a parade of masked groups, confetti, music, and entertainment.
Sunday, February 15 — Assoro
- Parade of masked groups and costumes through the streets of the center and in Piazza Umberto I
- Confetti, streamers, music, and shows
- Entertainment and party for children
Children's Carnival
- Assoro — Piazza Umberto I, Thursday, February 12, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- San Giorgio — Piazza Amendola, Thursday, February 12, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Nissoria — Piazza Duomo, Sundays, February 8 and 15, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Leonforte — Piazza IV Novembre, Sundays, February 1, 8, and 15, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Entertainment with baby dance, mascots, balloon modeling, stilt walkers, shows, and gadgets, organized by Alfonso and Natascia.
Tuesday, February 17 — Leonforte (Grand Finale)
- 3:30 PM — Gathering at Piazza Branciforti
- Parade along Corso Umberto, Via Campo Sportivo, Via Pirandello, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII, and Via Don Giovanni Bosco
- Performances, show, and music in Piazza Carella
- From 9:00 PM — Radio Time 90 in Via Salina (Sports Field) with show, music, photos, and gadgets
Highlights Traveling Carnival 2026
Prices Traveling Carnival 2026
Practical information — Traveling Carnival
How to get there
Assoro is located in the province of Enna, in central Sicily, along the SS121 state road. By car, it can be reached from the A19 Palermo-Catania motorway (Mulinello or Enna exit). The nearest train station is Leonforte-Pirato, on the Palermo-Catania line.
When
The Carnival takes place during the Carnival period, between early and mid-February, with the Assoro stop traditionally held on Sunday and the grand finale on Shrove Tuesday in Leonforte.
Admission
All Traveling Carnival events are free and held outdoors. For information, you can contact the Municipality of Leonforte at +39 0935 1822528.
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Where does it take place — Traveling Carnival
Centro storico di Assoro
Piazza Umberto I, 94010 Assoro