Carneval dei Storti
The grand Carnival parade of the Riviera del Brenta
About Carneval dei Storti
The historic Carnival of Dolo
The Carneval dei Storti is one of the most cherished Carnival events in the Riviera del Brenta. Founded in the early eighties, it is organized by Pro Loco Dolo and transforms the historic center of the Municipality of Dolo, in the province of Venice, into an open-air stage every year.
The floats and the parade
The heart of the festival is the grand afternoon parade: handcrafted floats, masked groups, majorettes, and musical bands parade through the central streets of the city. Recent editions have attracted around 25,000 spectators, with thousands of participants involved, including float builders and masked figures.
The 'storti', the sweet symbol of the festival
The name of the event comes from the 'storti', the traditional cone-shaped pastries typical of the area, which are enjoyed warm during Carnival, accompanied by cream and hot chocolate. They are the true gastronomic souvenir of the day.
A festival for the entire Riviera
The Carneval dei Storti is an eagerly awaited event not only by the people of Dolo but by the entire Riviera del Brenta and the Venetian area. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is that of a great village festival, with confetti, streamers, and masks of all ages.
Carneval dei Storti — edition 2026
The 43rd edition of Carneval dei Storti was held on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Dolo. Organized by Pro Loco Dolo, it confirmed the tried-and-tested format of the grand afternoon parade of floats, masked groups, and majorettes along the streets of the historic center, with free admission.
Programme Carneval dei Storti 2026
Sunday, March 1, 2026
- 2:30 PM — Parade start from Via Ospedale Vecchio
- Route along Via Mazzini, Via Matteotti, Via Zinelli, and Via Garibaldi
- Floats, masked groups, majorettes, and musical bands
- Distribution of warm 'storti' with cream and hot chocolate
Free admission.
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Practical information — Carneval dei Storti
How to get here
Dolo is located along the SR11 between Padua and Venice, on the Riviera del Brenta. By train, Dolo station is on the Venice-Padua line. By car, take the Dolo-Mirano exit from the A4 motorway.
Admission
The parade is free and takes place along the streets of the historic center.
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Where does it take place — Carneval dei Storti
Centro storico di Dolo
Via Ospedale Vecchio, 30031 Dolo