Carneval Almeròl

The longest-running carnival in the Primiero valley

The Carneval Almeròl is one of the most deeply rooted folk traditions in the municipality of Imer, located in the Primiero basin in the Autonomous Province of Trento (Trentino-Alto Adige). With over fifty years of history, it is considered the longest-running carnival in the entire valley: an event that every Shrove Tuesday transforms the small village at the foot of the Dolomites into an open-air theater of masks, floats, and joy.

A new theme every year

The formula that has made Carneval Almeròl famous is simple yet successful: each edition is renewed around a different theme, which inspires the costumes, masked groups, and decorations. It is a collective effort that involves the entire Imer community, with adults and children spending weeks preparing outfits and choreography. The result is a deeply felt celebration where local creativity shines through with irony and imagination.

The parade and the former Sieghe

The heart of the event is the masked parade which, on the afternoon of Shrove Tuesday, travels through the village streets to reach the historic former Sieghe of Imer. Here, the day continues with shows, dancing, musical entertainment, and the awarding of the best costumes. There is no shortage of the traditional snack: fried crostoli and specialties prepared by the expert hands of volunteers, accompanied by hot tea to warm up on a cold winter day.

Part of the Primiero Carnival

Carneval Almeròl is part of the broader carnival calendar in Primiero and Vanoi, which during the same period also brings Fiera di Primiero, San Martino di Castrozza, and the Vanoi Valley to life with parades, the burning of the 'Vecia', and family activities. For those visiting the Trentino Dolomites in winter, the Imer festival offers an authentic opportunity to experience mountain traditions up close, far from the large mass-market carnivals.

A community event

Organized by Imèr Eventi, Carneval Almeròl is above all a moment of collective identity: a free, open-to-all celebration where the village gathers to renew a ritual passed down through generations. The participation of children, with workshops, face painting, and games, makes it a particularly family-friendly event.