Children's Carnival
The Broccostella children's carnival celebration, featuring costumes, music, and poetry
About Children's Carnival
The Children's Carnival in Broccostella
The Children's Carnival is a festive celebration dedicated to the children of Broccostella, a small town in the Liri Valley in the province of Frosinone, southern Lazio. Every year, during the Carnival season, the theater hall of the "Evan Gorga" Comprehensive Institute fills with colorful costumes, music, and joy for a morning entirely designed for the little ones.
An event born from the collaboration between school and community
The event stems from a long-standing partnership between the Consorzio Intesa, which manages the local "Trilly" nursery, and the "Evan Gorga" Comprehensive Institute in Broccostella. This initiative is part of an educational continuity project between the nursery and preschool, aiming to strengthen the bond between educational services, families, and the local community. Municipal authorities regularly attend the celebration, reflecting the area's commitment to its youth.
Costumes, music, and poetry
The program features a parade of children from the "Trilly" nursery, who appear in costume alongside their family members, followed by performances from preschool classes, including songs, nursery rhymes, and poems. A jury evaluates the most original and creative costumes, many of which are handmade by families. It is a simple and genuine moment of celebration where the children are the true stars.
A bridge between generations
More than just a parade, the Children's Carnival serves as a bridge between generations: parents, grandparents, and family members are invited to share this joyful moment with the children. The organizers' stated goal is to turn the event into a permanent, identity-defining tradition for the Broccostella community, leading to the adoption of a pictogram—a clown drawing—as the official symbol of the festival.
Broccostella and the Liri Valley
Broccostella is a small town in the province of Frosinone, nestled along the Liri River in a part of the Ciociaria region known for its springs and river landscapes. In this local context, events like the Children's Carnival take on a value that goes beyond a simple school party: they are precious opportunities to build community and pass on a sense of tradition and belonging to the younger generation.
Children's Carnival — edition 2026
In February 2026, the theater hall of the "Evan Gorga" Comprehensive Institute hosted the third edition of the Children's Carnival, confirming the event as one of the most anticipated moments of the year for the children of Broccostella. The stars were the little ones from the "Trilly" nursery and the preschool classes, accompanied by their families.
Programme Children's Carnival 2026
The celebration featured a parade of couple costumes created by families together with the children, which were evaluated by a jury: among the most applauded were ironic and creative groups such as the "Ketchup, Mayonnaise, and Fries" family. The first-year classes enlivened the morning with songs and poems. During the event, the idea of turning the clown drawing into the official pictogram of the festival was presented, aiming to make it a permanent and identity-defining appointment. Attendees included Mayor Domenico Urbano, Deputy Mayor Luciano Parravano, Councilor Benedetta Lecce, School Principal Gaita Reali, and Michela Macchiarola for the Consorzio Intesa.
Highlights Children's Carnival 2026
- Third edition of the event
- Parade of couple costumes created by families
- Songs and poems by preschool classes
- Presentation of the official pictogram (the clown) as the event's symbol
Prices Children's Carnival 2026
Practical information — Children's Carnival
Location
The Children's Carnival is held in the theater hall (Auditorium) of the "Evan Gorga" Comprehensive Institute in Broccostella (FR), Lazio.
When
The event takes place during the Carnival season, generally near Shrove Tuesday.
How to reach us
Broccostella can be reached by car via the A1 motorway (Sora exit) or from Frosinone along the Ferentino-Sora expressway. The nearest train station is in Sora, on the Roccasecca-Avezzano line.
Admission
The initiative is aimed at children from the "Trilly" nursery and preschool and their families.
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Where does it take place — Children's Carnival
Sala Teatro (Auditorium) dell'Istituto Comprensivo "Evan Gorga"