Carnival for All
The grand parade of allegorical floats in the center of San Mauro Pascoli
About Carnival for All
The Carnival for All of San Mauro Pascoli
The Carnival for All is one of the most deeply rooted events in the winter calendar of San Mauro Pascoli, a small municipality in the Province of Forlì-Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna, the birthplace of the poet Giovanni Pascoli. For almost forty years, on a Sunday in late winter, the historic center transforms into a grand festive route, with allegorical floats parading twice along the main streets and squares of the town.
Allegorical Floats, the Heart of the Festival
The true protagonist is the allegorical float: every year, about twenty floats, built in local workshops by hundreds of volunteers over months of work, animate the parade with elaborate sets, music, and costumed participants. The themes range from the great classics of animation to current popular characters, including the Biroccio Romagnolo and groups more closely tied to local tradition. Floats from neighboring municipalities, from Bellaria to Gatteo, also participate in the parade.
A Festival Dedicated to Children
The Carnival for All is designed primarily for children: costumed children ride on the floats or parade on foot and, during the passes, shower spectators with candy and confetti. The atmosphere is that of a great village festival, with families, grandparents, and young people gathering along the route.
Organizers
The event is organized by the COAR (Comitato Attività Ricreative - Committee for Recreational Activities) of the parish of San Mauro Vescovo, with the patronage of the Municipality of San Mauro Pascoli. A great collective effort involving the entire community, which attracts thousands of people to the historic center every year.
Lottery and Evening Party
The parade is accompanied by the traditional Carnival Lottery, with rich prizes drawn in the afternoon, and — in more recent editions — an evening event with a DJ set in Piazza Battaglini and tastings of ciambella, biscuits, and mulled wine.
Carnival for All — edition 2026
The 38th edition of the Carnival for All was held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in the historic center of San Mauro Pascoli. 18 allegorical floats paraded, the result of months of work by hundreds of volunteers in local workshops, with three floats coming from outside the municipality. The day featured two passes of the floats along the main streets of the town, preceded by a walking parade, amidst throws of candy and confetti.
As tradition dictates, the festival was dedicated to children and attracted thousands of people to the historic center.
Programme Carnival for All 2026
Sunday, February 1, 2026
- 2:00 PM — Gathering of floats and costumed groups
- 2:30 PM — Start of the parade: two passes of the allegorical floats along the streets and squares of the historic center, preceded by a walking parade
- In the afternoon — Drawing of prizes for the Carnival Lottery
- Until around 7:00 PM — Some of the largest floats will be in Piazza Battaglini, with a DJ set and tastings of ciambella, biscuits, and mulled wine
Among the 18 floats in the parade: Peter Pan, The Explorers' Journey, Music in the Heart, Inside Out, Orso Speedy in zir par la Rumagna, Around the World, Mini Minions, Cosmic Pirates, Alice in Wonderland, Egypt, Sanmèvarfest, Il Biroccio Romagnolo, and I Contadimatti from Bellaria, as well as Super Mario from Gatteo.
Highlights Carnival for All 2026
- 18 allegorical floats parading, with two passes along the historic center
- Walking parade, candy and confetti throws dedicated to children
- 2026 New Feature: evening event with DJ set in Piazza Battaglini until 7:00 PM
- Lottery with rich prizes (vacation voucher, stay in Moena, shopping vouchers, hams)
Prices Carnival for All 2026
Practical information — Carnival for All
Where
Historic center of San Mauro Pascoli (FC), main streets and squares, with a central point in Piazza Battaglini.
When
A Sunday afternoon between January and February. Gathering in the early afternoon, parade of floats throughout the afternoon.
Admission
Free.
How to get there
By car: exit at Rimini Nord or Cesena from the A14 highway, then take the Via Emilia (SS9). By train: Savignano sul Rubicone–San Mauro–Gatteo station on the Adriatic line, a few minutes from the center. During the event, some streets in the center are closed to traffic: it is advisable to park in areas outside the parade perimeter.
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Where does it take place — Carnival for All
Centro storico — Piazza Battaglini