Carnival in Valpolcevera – Certosa
The Carnival parade that colors the Certosa district in the Genoese Valpolcevera
About Carnival in Certosa
The Carnival of Valpolcevera
The Carnival in Valpolcevera is one of the most beloved neighborhood festivals in the northern part of Genoa. It takes place in Certosa, a district in Valpolcevera within the V Municipality, and represents one of the most heartfelt moments of aggregation for the local community. The Polcevera valley, crossed by the stream of the same name, retains a strong popular identity that finds one of its most vibrant expressions in the Carnival celebration.
The Neighborhood Parade
The heart of the event is the Carnival parade that crosses the streets of Certosa, involving Piazza De Caroli and the surrounding streets. For the occasion, traffic modifications are implemented with parking and transit bans to allow the safe and orderly procession.
A Festival for Families
Organized by the V Valpolcevera Municipality, the festival is primarily designed for the children and families of the neighborhood, continuing the tradition of neighborhood carnivals that liven up the various Municipalities of the city during the Carnival season. An event that strengthens the sense of community in a district marked in recent years by a profound process of rebirth.
Carnival in Certosa — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Carnival in Valpolcevera is scheduled for Saturday, February 21st, in the Certosa district. The masked parade crosses the streets of the neighborhood, involving Piazza De Caroli and the surrounding streets.
To allow the event to take place, parking and circulation bans are in effect in the area from 7 AM to 7 PM. The festival, organized by the V Valpolcevera Municipality, is particularly dedicated to children and families.
Programme Carnival in Certosa 2026
Saturday, February 21st
- Carnival parade through the streets of Certosa, with masks and costumed groups
- Affected area: Piazza De Caroli and surrounding streets (parking and transit bans from 7 AM to 7 PM)
The detailed schedule is published on the V Valpolcevera Municipality's channels in the days preceding the event.
Highlights Carnival in Certosa 2026
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Practical information — Carnival in Certosa
How to get there
Certosa is reachable by train (Genova Certosa-Rivarolo station) and by AMT buses. On the day of the parade, traffic modifications are planned with parking and circulation bans in the Piazza De Caroli area and surrounding streets from 7 AM to 7 PM.
Information
Free and open participation. For updates, including in case of bad weather, it is advisable to consult the channels of the V Valpolcevera Municipality.
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Where does it take place — Carnival in Certosa
Certosa, Valpolcevera
Piazza De Caroli, Certosa, 16161 Genova