Chirignago Carnival – Parade of Floats
Floats and hundreds of costumed participants in the Chirignago district
About Chirignago Carnival
The Chirignago Carnival
The Chirignago Carnival is one of the most beloved float parades in the Venetian mainland, in the Chirignago district on the outskirts of Mestre. Included in the Venice Carnival calendar, it is a highly popular event that involves float groups from the area and numerous associations.
Floats and Hundreds of Participants
The procession brings together several floats and hundreds of costumed participants, accompanied by the twelve Maries of the Venice Carnival. The parade starts from Via Montessori, runs along Via Miranese, and concludes in Piazza San Giorgio, the heart of the festival.
Shows, Majorettes, and Children's Attractions
In addition to masks and floats, the program includes the traditional Flight of the Mask from the bell tower, shows for children, majorettes, live music, and entertainment. A family-friendly, free, and engaging Carnival that colors the streets of the district.
The Mainland Festival
Promoted by C2020 and Eventi 2000 in collaboration with the Venice Carnival, the event confirms the vitality of the Carnival traditions of Chirignago (VE), in Veneto, and the Venetian mainland.
Chirignago Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Chirignago Carnival took place on Sunday, February 8, from 3 PM to 6 PM. Five floats and over 400 costumed participants, accompanied by the twelve Maries of the Venice Carnival, animated the long procession that started from Via Montessori and concluded in Piazza San Giorgio.
Among the most anticipated moments were the Flight of the Mask from the bell tower at 3:30 PM, circus shows for children with dinosaurs from Dinomania Italia, a magic show by Teatro Moro, the majorettes of Caltrano, and live music.
Programme Chirignago Carnival 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026 — 3 PM-6 PM
- 3:30 PM — Flight of the Mask from the bell tower
- Parade of five floats with over 400 participants, from Via Montessori to Piazza San Giorgio
- Floats: "Carnival Odyssey", "Full Throttle Vespa", "Wreck-It Ralph", "Fa quel Hostess", "Corbanese Cortina 2026"
- Circus shows for children with dinosaurs (Dinomania Italia), magic with Teatro Moro
- Majorettes of Caltrano and live music
Organization: C2020 and Eventi 2000 with the Venice Carnival. Free admission.
Highlights Chirignago Carnival 2026
Prices Chirignago Carnival 2026
Practical information — Chirignago Carnival
How to get there
Chirignago is located in the Venetian mainland, west of Mestre. It can be reached by car from the Mestre ring road or by ACTV bus from the center of Mestre.
Where and when
From Via Montessori to Piazza San Giorgio, Chirignago, Venice (VE), on a Carnival Sunday (February).
Admission
Free admission. Program at carnevale.venezia.it.
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Where does it take place — Chirignago Carnival
Da via Montessori a Piazza San Giorgio, Chirignago
Via Montessori, 30030 Venezia