Bondeno Children's Carnival

The Bondeno Carnival, a festival for the little ones

In the heart of the Bassa ferrarese region, the Municipality of Bondeno (Province of Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna) dedicates Carnival to an event designed primarily for the children and young people of the area. Far from the grand float parades of nearby cities, the Carnival here has a village spirit: people play, dress up, and gather in the municipal community centers, where families spend an afternoon of celebration away from the cold Padan winter.

"To each their own festival"

In 2026, the Children's Carnival was included in a broader program titled "To each their own festival", initiated by the Municipal Administration to offer each age group its own moment of carefree fun on the same weekend. The youngest children, from nursery and primary schools, had their masked Carnival; middle schoolers celebrated San Valentino, while the historic center came alive with activities for adults and couples.

Who organizes it

The festival is the result of the work of Spazio 29 and the Pro Loco of Bondeno, with the support of the Municipality. These are the same local associations that, throughout the year, animate the calendar of events in the Matilde di Canossa territory, from historical fairs to food festivals. The Carnival represents one of the most anticipated moments of winter, capable of involving entire families with confetti, music, and traditional sweets.

A community Carnival

More than a spectacle to watch, the Bondeno Carnival is an experience to live: children arrive in costume, participate in organized games like the "mask in the square" hunt, revel among streamers and sweets, and conclude the day with convivial moments. It demonstrates how, even in the small towns of Emilia-Romagna, Carnival traditions continue to be an occasion for meeting and celebration for the entire community.