Carnevaliamo? Ma sì!!!

The Carnival of Marina di Campo

"Carnevaliamo? Ma sì!!!" is the Carnival festival that brings a splash of color to a Sunday in February every year in Marina di Campo, the main seaside resort in the municipality of Campo nell'Elba, in the Province of Livorno (Tuscany). Organized by the Pro Loco of Campo nell'Elba in collaboration with the local administration, the event transforms Piazza Dante Alighieri into a large, open-air party space, open to everyone with free admission.

A festival for the whole community

The event is designed to involve the entire town, from the youngest to the oldest. The atmosphere is the classic, carefree spirit of Carnival: masks, costumes, music, and a great desire to be together. The program includes dancing, entertainment, games for all ages, and face painting for children, who can get their faces painted and become the stars of the day.

Traditional sweets

The delicious side of the festival, essential for any proper Carnival, is not to be missed: sandwiches, fritters, frangette (traditional fried ribbons), and other seasonal delicacies accompany the festivities, along with cotton candy, popcorn, and sweets that delight the little ones. It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Elban Carnival specialties in good company, out in the open air.

Marina di Campo and the Island of Elba in winter

Overlooking one of the largest beaches in the Tuscan Archipelago, Marina di Campo is a popular tourist destination in summer, but in winter, it returns to the quiet rhythm of a seaside village. The Carnival is one of the events that brighten the low season and demonstrate the vitality of community life in Campo nell'Elba, where the Pro Loco plays an important role in keeping traditions alive and fostering social cohesion.

A Carnival with a heart

In some editions, the festival has also taken on a charitable dimension, with fundraising efforts to support those who have experienced local emergencies. It is a Carnival that, beyond the fun, knows how to be an occasion for closeness and solidarity among the island's inhabitants.