Cascina Carnival
The Shrove Tuesday celebration in the heart of Cascina, featuring costumes, music, and a funfair
About Cascina Carnival
Cascina Carnival
The Cascina Carnival is a popular festival that transforms the center of Cascina, in the province of Pisa, into a vibrant space of entertainment and fun on Shrove Tuesday. Organized by the Cascina Pro Loco in collaboration with local merchants and supported by the Municipality, the event is free and aimed primarily at families and children, who can enjoy an afternoon of dressing up, music, and games.
Where it takes place
The heart of the celebration is Piazza dei Caduti, along Corso Giacomo Matteotti, the main artery of Cascina's historic center. The pedestrian zone and the town's typical arcades provide a natural backdrop for a widespread event that winds through squares and commercial streets, involving shops, bars, and local businesses.
What to expect
The afternoon program, starting at 3:00 PM, offers a lively and colorful atmosphere designed for all ages:
- Music with DJ sets accompanying the entire afternoon of festivities;
- Street bands and roaming groups animating the city center;
- Entertainment and activities dedicated to children;
- Small funfair with rides and attractions for the little ones;
- Plenty of costumes and masks, highly encouraged for both adults and children.
A local festival in Tuscany
More than just a grand parade of floats, the Cascina Carnival is a community festival with a familiar, local character, where the Pro Loco and merchants renew a tradition deeply felt by the area. The event represents a moment of social connection for the residents of the Municipality and neighboring towns, and it fits into the rich calendar of carnival events in Tuscany, a region that boasts a long tradition of popular festivals linked to the Carnival period.
Who it's for
The event is particularly suitable for families with children, who find a safe and free space in Piazza dei Caduti to celebrate. Adults can also enjoy the atmosphere of the center, with music, street food, and the typical joy of Shrove Tuesday in one of the most populous towns in the province of Pisa.
Cascina Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 Cascina Carnival was held on Tuesday, February 17, Shrove Tuesday, from 3:00 PM onwards in Piazza dei Caduti, along Corso Matteotti, in the center of the Municipality of Cascina (PI).
The program, free and designed especially for families, featured music with DJ sets, roaming street bands, entertainment for children, and a small funfair. Masks and costumes were highly encouraged for adults and children alike. The event was organized by the Cascina Pro Loco together with local merchants, with the support of the Municipality of Cascina.
Programme Cascina Carnival 2026
- From 3:00 PM onwards: start of the festivities in Piazza dei Caduti and along Corso Matteotti
- Music with DJ sets throughout the afternoon
- Roaming street bands in the city center streets
- Entertainment and games for children
- Small funfair with rides and attractions
Highlights Cascina Carnival 2026
- Free Shrove Tuesday celebration in the center of Cascina
- DJ sets and street bands all afternoon
- Small funfair and entertainment for children
- Masks and costumes featured in Piazza dei Caduti
Prices Cascina Carnival 2026
Practical information — Cascina Carnival
When
Shrove Tuesday, in the afternoon from 3:00 PM onwards.
Where
Piazza dei Caduti and Corso Giacomo Matteotti, center of Cascina (PI).
How to get there
By car: Cascina can be reached via the SS67 Tosco-Romagnola and is located about 15 km from Pisa and 20 km from Lucca. By train: the Cascina station is on the Pisa-Florence line, just a few minutes' walk from the center. By plane: the nearest airport is Galileo Galilei in Pisa.
Admission
Free.
Tips
Come in costume or wearing a mask: the event is designed especially for children. During the festival, traffic in the center is restricted; it is advisable to park in nearby areas and reach Piazza dei Caduti on foot.
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Where does it take place — Cascina Carnival
Piazza dei Caduti / Corso Matteotti
Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 56021 Cascina