Carnerival — Carnival of Riva di Suzzara
Edition 2026 Street arts Folk traditions Folklore

Carnerival — Carnival of Riva di Suzzara

The Carnival of the Riva hamlet, between masks and volunteers

Suzzara — Mantova (020)
Dates 08 Feb — 08 Feb 2026
Location Suzzara (020)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Carnerival

Carnerival is the Carnival of the Riva hamlet of Suzzara: a colorful and festive masked parade, enlivened by volunteers from the oratory and the "Riva per Riva" association. Soap bubbles, balloons, music, carnival sweets, and the award for the most original masks make this afternoon a beloved village festival for children and families, in the heart of the Bassa Mantovana.

The Carnival of a Hamlet that Builds Community

Carnerival is the Carnival of the hamlet of Riva di Suzzara, in the Municipality of Suzzara and in the Province of Mantua. More than just a masked parade, it is the festival where an entire community comes together: it is organized by volunteers from the oratory along with the "Riva per Riva" association, who transform the hamlet's streets into a stage of color, joy, and participation every year.

Masks, Sweets, and Entertainment

The afternoon is designed primarily for the little ones: children in costume parade, while entertainment provides soap bubbles, balloons, and games. There are also traditional carnival sweets and music with a DJ to warm up the atmosphere. The highlight is the award ceremony for the most original masks, which celebrates the creativity and effort of those who prepared the costumes.

A Festival Driven by Volunteering

The heart of Carnerival is the spirit of volunteering that drives it: without the commitment of the oratory and the volunteers of "Riva per Riva," the festival would not exist. It is an example of how, even in a small hamlet, the desire to be together can generate an event eagerly awaited all year round, capable of uniting different generations around the simple joy of Carnival.

Carnerival — edition 2026

Carnerival 2026 takes place on Sunday, February 8th, in the hamlet of Riva di Suzzara. Masked parade on the theme "Shining Stars", award ceremony for the 10 most original masks, entertainment with bubbles and balloons, DJ Marco Agosti, and carnival sweets, thanks to the volunteers of "Riva per Riva".

The new edition of Carnerival enlivens the hamlet of Riva di Suzzara on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The masked parade revolves around the theme "Shining Stars", with the award ceremony for the 10 most original masks crowning the afternoon.

Entertainment includes soap bubbles, balloons, and music with DJ Marco Agosti, while stands offer traditional carnival sweets. The festival is organized, as every year, by volunteers from the oratory and the "Riva per Riva" association.

Programme Carnerival 2026

Sunday, February 8, 2026 — Riva di Suzzara

  • Masked parade on the theme "Shining Stars"
  • Entertainment with soap bubbles and balloons for children
  • Music with DJ Marco Agosti
  • Carnival sweets
  • Award ceremony for the 10 most original masks

Highlights Carnerival 2026

Parade on the theme "Shining Stars", award ceremony for the most original masks, and entertainment with DJ Marco Agosti.

Prices Carnerival 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Carnerival

Where

Hamlet of Riva di Suzzara, at the oratory and in the village streets.

How to get there

Suzzara is reachable by car from the SS62 and the A22 (Pegognaga exit); Riva is a hamlet a few minutes from the center. Train station in Suzzara.

Admission

Free event, dedicated to children and families.

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Where does it take place — Carnerival

Frazione di Riva di Suzzara

Riva di Suzzara, 46029 Suzzara

Carnerival in brief

Street arts Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Outdoor Free Mantova

History of Carnerival