Carnival Parade in Municipality XI (Portuense - Villa Bonelli)

Children's Carnival in the heart of Portuense

The Carnival Parade is a highly anticipated February tradition in Rome's Portuense district, specifically in the Villa Bonelli area within Municipality XI. The stars of the show are the little ones: students from the Piero Terracina Comprehensive Institute (Caproni branch) and children from the Castello Incantato nursery school, who dress up in costume and parade through the streets, turning a regular school day into a festive celebration for the whole neighborhood.

A parade that involves the entire district

The colorful procession kicks off near Via Solidati Tiburzi and winds through the neighborhood streets: Via degli Irlandesi, Via Leopoldo Ruspoli, Via Pietro Venturi, Viale Prospero Colonna, and Piazza Lorenzini, finally arriving at the Largo Santa Silvia garden. Here, children, teachers, and families gather for games and recreational activities to wrap up the carnival morning. Confetti, streamers, and homemade costumes bring life to a route designed to be safe and child-friendly.

School and community together

The initiative stems from a collaboration between local schools and Municipality XI, which provides official sponsorship. The parade is much more than just a march: it is an opportunity to strengthen the bond between schools, families, and the local community, putting children at the heart of neighborhood life. Carnival, with its tradition of masks and costumes, thus becomes a tool for education and social connection.

Carnival in Municipality XI

The Villa Bonelli Carnival Parade is part of a broader calendar of carnival events that Municipality XI (Arvalia - Portuense) promotes every year, ranging from parish parades in Portuense to events in the Marconi area. Each celebration has its own unique character, but all share the popular and free spirit of the Roman Carnival, which brings neighborhoods and families together for one of the most beloved winter festivals.

A free event for families

Participation is completely free and open to everyone. The event, held in the morning on dates close to Carnival, is designed primarily for families in the Portuense neighborhood and surrounding areas of Rome. It is a simple, authentic way to experience the carnival tradition outdoors in one's own neighborhood.