Borgo San Dalmazzo Carnival
The Carnival celebration in Piazza della Meridiana, in the heart of Borgo San Dalmazzo
About Borgo Carnival
Carnival in the heart of Borgo San Dalmazzo
The Borgo San Dalmazzo Carnival is a popular festival that transforms Piazza della Meridiana into a vibrant space of joy and color on Shrove Tuesday. It is one of the most cherished traditions for the community of Borgo San Dalmazzo in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont: a simple and authentic event, deeply rooted in local life and dedicated especially to the little ones.
A community celebration
The event is organized by the Parish in collaboration with the Municipality of Borgo San Dalmazzo, with the invaluable support of volunteers and numerous local associations. It is a concrete example of civic cooperation that, year after year, provides the town with an afternoon of celebration and participation. The square fills with children in costume, accompanied by parents and grandparents, in an atmosphere of enthusiasm that engages all generations.
Entertainment, music, and costumes
The afternoon program includes entertainment, dancing, and music, as well as face painting and a snack offered to all participants. There is also a performance by an artist to entertain both young and old, while the costume contest for the most beautiful and fun outfits is one of the most anticipated moments of the day. The creativity of the costumes and the ingenuity of the allegorical floats built by volunteers complete the picture of a cheerful and inclusive festival.
Piedmontese Carnival tradition
As in many towns in the Cuneo area, the Carnival in Borgo San Dalmazzo retains the genuine character of a village festival, far from large-scale tourist events but rich in human warmth. It is an opportunity to gather in the square, rediscover local popular traditions, and share a moment of lightheartedness before Lent.
- Where: Piazza della Meridiana, Borgo San Dalmazzo (CN)
- When: Shrove Tuesday, in the afternoon
- For whom: Families, children, and teenagers
- Admission: Free
A festival that, in its simplicity, captures the authentic spirit of the Piedmontese Carnival: being together, having fun, and sharing.
Borgo Carnival — edition 2026
Il Carnevale di Borgo San Dalmazzo 2026 si è tenuto martedì 17 febbraio in piazza della Meridiana, dalle ore 14:30. L'evento, organizzato da Parrocchia e Comune con il supporto dei volontari e delle associazioni del territorio (Amici di Gesù Lavoratore, AIB, Croce Rossa, Associazione Monserrato ODV), ha proposto animazione, balli e truccabimbi per i più piccoli.
Tra i momenti più apprezzati lo spettacolo coinvolgente di Rafael Soryso e l'intrattenimento della Corte di Demonte. Particolare ammirazione ha suscitato un carro allegorico realizzato dai papà volontari, ispirato alla celebre impresa del bob della Giamaica alle Olimpiadi invernali di Calgary del 1988. Durante la premiazione delle maschere più simpatiche sono stati applauditi la piccola Beatrice e il baby pompiere Luigi.
Programme Borgo Carnival 2026
Programma del pomeriggio di martedì 17 febbraio 2026, a partire dalle ore 14:30 in piazza della Meridiana:
- Animazione, balli e musica in piazza
- Truccabimbi per i bambini
- Spettacolo di Rafael Soryso con la Corte di Demonte
- Carro allegorico ispirato al bob della Giamaica (Calgary 1988)
- Merenda offerta a tutti i partecipanti
- Premiazione delle maschere più simpatiche
Highlights Borgo Carnival 2026
- Spettacolo di Rafael Soryso e Corte di Demonte
- Carro allegorico dei papà volontari sul bob della Giamaica
- Premiazione delle maschere più simpatiche
- Grande partecipazione di bambini, genitori e nonni
Prices Borgo Carnival 2026
Practical information — Borgo Carnival
Getting there
Borgo San Dalmazzo is located in the province of Cuneo, along the route towards the Gesso and Stura valleys. By car, it can be reached via the A33 Asti-Cuneo motorway and the provincial roads of the Cuneo area. By train, the Borgo San Dalmazzo station is served by the Cuneo-Ventimiglia line. Piazza della Meridiana is located in the town center.
Useful information
The event takes place on the afternoon of Shrove Tuesday, starting at approximately 2:30 PM. Admission is free. Snacks and face painting are provided for participating children. For program updates, it is recommended to check the official channels of the Municipality and the Parish of Borgo San Dalmazzo.
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Where does it take place — Borgo Carnival
Piazza della Meridiana