Cafasse Carnival

A village festival in the heart of the Valli di Lanzo

The Cafasse Carnival is the masquerade celebration that colors the streets of Cafasse every year, a small town of about 3,500 inhabitants located at the gateway to the Valli di Lanzo, in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont. Far from the grand historical carnivals like the one in Ivrea, the Cafasse Carnival preserves the authentic spirit of a community gathering: an afternoon of shared joy where the village comes together in the square to welcome the arrival of spring.

The costume parade

The heart of the event is the costume parade that winds through the town center. Children, teenagers, and families march in costume, often following a theme chosen each year: in the 2025 edition, for example, a large group enlivened the procession with "Jurassic Park"-style dinosaur costumes. The participants are accompanied by the Nuova Pro Loco Cafasse 3.0, which manages the organization and leads the procession to its grand finale.

Confetti, bouncy castles, and games in the square

The parade concludes in Piazza Magnoni, where the great confetti battle takes place and where children can enjoy bouncy castles, games, and entertainment that continue until the evening. The Pro Loco sets up a refreshment point along the route, offering traditional Piedmontese carnival treats like bugie and fritters. It is a family-friendly, accessible, and free event in which the entire Cafasse community participates with enthusiasm.

An event for the whole community

The Carnival is one of the most cherished moments in the Cafasse event calendar, bringing together associations, volunteers, and residents from the various hamlets of the municipality. The date follows the movable carnival calendar, typically featuring a Sunday afternoon dedicated to the parade and the party in the square. For those visiting the Valli di Lanzo in winter, it is a simple and genuine opportunity to discover a folk tradition still deeply felt by the locals.