Ceccano Carnival

The Ceccano Carnival, a tradition uniting the Sacco Valley

The Ceccano Carnival is the most colorful and cherished winter event in Ceccano, a town in the province of Frosinone, nestled in the heart of the Ciociaria region and Lazio. For nearly forty years, this event has enlivened the streets with creativity, music, and community spirit, drawing families, children, and visitors from across the Sacco Valley. It is more than just a local festival; it has become a landmark event for the entire area, thanks to the bonds built over the years with neighboring towns that participate with their own floats and costumed groups.

The parade of allegorical floats

The heart of the event is the grand procession of allegorical floats and costumed groups that traverses the town center, turning the streets of Ceccano into an open-air theater. The parade kicks off from Piazza 25 Luglio and winds along Via Roma, Via Madonna della Pace, Viale della Libertà, Via Aldo Moro, Via Gaeta, Piazza Berardi, and Borgo Berardi, ending at the railway station square. The floats, crafted over months of hard work by local committees and associations, are true masterpieces of papier-mâché, featuring giant figures, satire, and fantasy.

A festival for the entire region

What makes the Ceccano Carnival special is its collective nature: the parade features floats and groups arriving from the neighboring towns of Villa Santo Stefano, Giuliano di Roma, Pofi, Castro dei Volsci, and Sonnino. This broad participation highlights the unifying role the event has taken on over the years, bringing entire communities of the Ciociaria together for the same celebration.

Music, entertainment, and gastronomy

Once the parade reaches the station square, the day is far from over: the party continues with DJ sets, live music, animation, and vocal performances, alongside the essential food stalls where you can sample local specialties. It is the most convivial moment, where young and old alike stay to dance and celebrate until the evening.

Why attend

• One of the most popular carnivals in the province of Frosinone
• Parade of papier-mâché allegorical floats through the center of Ceccano
• Participation from neighboring towns in the Sacco Valley
• Free admission and a festive atmosphere suitable for the whole family
• Live music, DJ sets, and food stalls to close the day

The Ceccano Carnival is the perfect opportunity to discover the authentic and festive soul of this corner of the Ciociaria, amidst popular tradition, the art of master float-makers, and shared joy.