Bortoloto Carnival
Edition 2026 Street arts Folk traditions Folklore

Bortoloto Carnival

The Carnival parade of Lower Veronese in Villa Bartolomea

Villa Bartolomea — Verona (023)
Dates 28 Feb โ€” 28 Feb 2026
Location Villa Bartolomea (023)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Bortoloto Carnival

The Bortoloto Carnival is the traditional Carnival festival of Villa Bartolomea, in Lower Veronese. Organized by the Pro Loco, it features a parade of allegorical floats and masked groups that winds through the town's streets, a multi-decade event designed for children, teenagers, and families. Included in the circuit of Veronese province carnivals, it is one of the most colorful winter festivals in the Veronese plain.

The Carnival of Villa Bartolomea

The Bortoloto Carnival is the Carnival festival of Villa Bartolomea, a municipality in Lower Veronese, in the province of Verona. The name recalls the local mask, Bortoloto, a symbol of the community. The event, organized by the Pro Loco Villa Bartolomea, boasts a multi-decade tradition and is included in the official calendar of the carnival committees of the province of Verona.

Allegorical Floats and Masked Groups

The heart of the festival is the parade of allegorical floats and masked groups that winds through the town's streets. Confetti, music, and entertainment accompany the procession, in an atmosphere designed to engage children, teenagers, and adults. The festival combines the creativity of the float builders with the participation of local associations and groups.

A Festival for the Entire Community

The Bortoloto Carnival is one of the most cherished winter events in Villa Bartolomea, attracting families and visitors from neighboring towns in Lower Veronese. The Pro Loco manages the organization, keeping alive a tradition that is part of the town's identity.

Bortoloto Carnival โ€” edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Bortoloto Carnival takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM in Villa Bartolomea, after being postponed from the original date of February 14, featuring a parade of allegorical floats and masked groups organized by the Pro Loco.

The 2026 edition of the Bortoloto Carnival takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM in Villa Bartolomea. The parade, initially scheduled for February 14, has been postponed to the new date confirmed by the coordination of the carnival committees of the province of Verona.

As tradition dictates, allegorical floats and masked groups will liven up the town's streets with music, confetti, and entertainment for families.

Programme Bortoloto Carnival 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026

  • 7:30 PM โ€” Parade of allegorical floats and masked groups through the streets of Villa Bartolomea
  • Music, confetti, and entertainment

Parade postponed from the original date of February 14. Organized by Pro Loco Villa Bartolomea.

Highlights Bortoloto Carnival 2026

Evening parade of allegorical floats and masked groups.

Prices Bortoloto Carnival 2026

Free admission to the parade.

Practical information — Bortoloto Carnival

Where

Streets and squares of the center of Villa Bartolomea (VR), in Lower Veronese.

When

Carnival period (February).

What's on

Parade of allegorical floats and masked groups, music, and entertainment for children.

How to get there

By car: Villa Bartolomea is accessible from the SS434 Transpolesana, in Lower Veronese.

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Where does it take place โ€” Bortoloto Carnival

Vie e piazze di Villa Bartolomea

Centro del paese, 37049 Villa Bartolomea

Bortoloto Carnival in brief

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History of Bortoloto Carnival