Ceva Carnival
Traditional masks Bosolin and Madlinin dla Creusa parade through the historic center of Ceva
About Ceva Carnival
The Ceva Carnival, a celebration for the whole community
In the heart of the Tanaro Valley, where Piedmont fades into Liguria, the Municipality of Ceva (province of Cuneo) celebrates its Carnival every year: one of the most cherished and well-attended events in the local calendar. For a few days, the historic center becomes a large open-air stage, where masks, costumes, and floats bring the streets and squares to life with music and confetti.
Bosolin and Madlinin dla Creusa, the city's masks
The absolute stars of the festival are the two traditional masks of Ceva, Bosolin and Madlinin dla Creusa, figures that embody the popular spirit and identity of the Monregalese community. Accompanied by city officials, the masks lead the procession and represent Ceva in parades in neighboring towns, such as Mondovì, in a spirit of carnival twinning that spans the entire Monregalese region.
A parade built by local associations
The Ceva Carnival is the result of the hard work of numerous local organizations: the "G. Borsi" Oratory, the Municipality of Ceva, the CFP Cebano-Monregalese, El Fuego Latino, the Palio dei Rioni Association, A.N.A. Ceva, and Cascina Inverso. The meeting point is in front of the Oratory, from which the colorful procession winds through the town streets to the town hall square, where the day continues with games and concludes with a snack for everyone.
A festival designed for children
The Ceva Carnival is, above all, a festival for children. Preschools and primary schools organize celebrations with songs, masks, and dedicated activities, while the parade and games in the square involve families and young people in a carefree atmosphere. It is an event that, as local administrators often note, unites generations and neighborhoods around the town's traditions.
Ceva Carnival — edition 2026
Il Carnevale di Ceva 2026 ha preso il via venerdì 13 febbraio con i festeggiamenti nelle scuole dell'infanzia, animati dalle maschere cittadine Bosolin e Madlinin dla Creusa. Il cuore della manifestazione è stata la sfilata pomeridiana nel centro cittadino, con ritrovo davanti all'Oratorio "G. Borsi" e partenza del coloratissimo corteo lungo le vie del paese.
Tra i temi e i costumi in sfilata spiccava il gruppo ispirato a "La carica dei 101", accanto a maschere originali di ogni genere. La giornata è proseguita con i giochi in piazza proposti dalle associazioni e si è chiusa con la merenda davanti al municipio, in un clima di allegria condivisa.
Programme Ceva Carnival 2026
Venerdì 13 febbraio
- Festeggiamenti presso la scuola dell'infanzia con le maschere tradizionali cebane Bosolin e Madlinin dla Creusa
Sfilata principale
- Ritrovo davanti all'Oratorio "G. Borsi"
- Sfilata del corteo mascherato lungo le vie del centro storico
- Giochi in piazza per tutti, proposti dalle associazioni
- Merenda finale nella piazza di fronte al municipio
Martedì 17 febbraio (Martedì Grasso)
- Sfilata pomeridiana nel centro cittadino con maschere e costumi
Highlights Ceva Carnival 2026
- Le maschere storiche Bosolin e Madlinin dla Creusa
- Il gruppo a tema "La carica dei 101"
- I giochi in piazza e la merenda per tutti davanti al municipio
Prices Ceva Carnival 2026
Practical information — Ceva Carnival
Where it takes place
The Ceva Carnival is held in the town's historic center: meeting point in front of the "G. Borsi" Oratory, parade along the town streets, and conclusion in the square in front of the town hall, in the heart of Ceva (CN).
When
The event takes place during the Carnival period, between mid and late February, with the main parade in the afternoon and school-dedicated celebrations in the preceding days.
Admission
Participation in the parade and games in the square is free and open to all.
How to reach us
Ceva can be reached by car via the A6 Turin-Savona motorway (Ceva exit) and by train via the Ceva railway station, on the Turin-Savona line.
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Where does it take place — Ceva Carnival
Centro storico di Ceva