Castellammare di Stabia Carnival (Valentine's Day and Carnival in the Old Town)

A weekend of love and Carnival in Castellammare di Stabia

In mid-February, Castellammare di Stabia, a spa and seaside town in the Metropolitan City of Naples in Campania, combines two deeply felt celebrations: Carnival and Valentine's Day. The event, promoted by the Municipality of Castellammare di Stabia, transforms the Old Town and the Villa Comunale into festive hubs for three days, with free events designed for families, children, and visitors.

The Children's City Carnival

On Friday, the Villa Comunale hosts the "Children's City Carnival" from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm: a space for play, creativity, and storytelling about the city, animated by local school students engaged in various creative and educational activities. The workshops explore the different souls of Castellammare through projects such as:

• "The City that Speaks", a tribute to Raffaele Viviani featuring voices, characters, and popular stories;
• "The City of the Sea", focusing on waves, ships, the port, travel, and fishermen;
• "The City that Feeds", dedicated to food, traditions, and conviviality;
• "The City that Plays" and "The City of History";
• "The City of Water and Nature", exploring springs, thermal baths, and environmental protection.

A Love for the Historic Center

On Saturday, Valentine's Day, the Old Town takes center stage with the "A Love for the Historic Center" event, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm: music, sharing, good food, and love for the city, involving local churches, historic confraternities, and the Borgo Antico Stabia association. In the Villa Comunale, Coldiretti sets up a charming flower heart, the perfect backdrop for Valentine's Day selfies.

The Slow Food Earth Market

On Sunday, back in the Villa Comunale from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, there is space for the Slow Food Earth Market, with stands and workshops dedicated to local products: an opportunity to celebrate the taste, culture, and local excellence of the Stabian and Campanian tradition.

A widespread and free festival

The formula combines Carnival and Valentine's Day into a single program that traverses the city's iconic landmarks: the historic Villa Comunale overlooking the gulf and the alleys of the Old Town. It is a way to rediscover the identity of Castellammare di Stabia, between the sea, thermal baths, popular traditions, and the community, during a festive weekend open to everyone.