ColorCoriandolo – Rimini Carnival

The Carnival that Colors the Heart of Rimini

ColorCoriandolo is the central event of the Rimini Carnival, promoted by the Municipality of Rimini in the heart of the historic center. Now in its twenty-fourth edition, it transforms Piazza Cavour and the surrounding streets into a large international stage, dedicated to families and visitors of all ages. Admission is completely free and the shows liven up the square in the afternoon, starting from 3:00 PM.

Street Artists from Around the World

What makes ColorCoriandolo unique is the presence of international street artists, from Italy, Argentina, Chile, and France. Among itinerant parades, acrobats, jugglers, stilt walkers, clowns, giant puppets, and face painters, the square fills with wonder and amazement. The performances range from pole acrobatics to spectacular giant soap bubble storms, in a succession of acts designed to engage both young and old.

The Day's Program

• Sunday: opening with an itinerant parade led by a marching band through the historic center streets, followed by acrobatics, giant bubbles, and luminous figures in Piazza Cavour.
• Fat Tuesday: a day dedicated to audience engagement, with the radio animating the square with music and baby dance, the appearances of an eccentric French clown, and contemporary dance performances with percussion using recycled materials. Grand finale with a spectacular soap bubble storm.

The French Carousel and the Diffused Carnival

Throughout the Carnival period, the charming French carousel returns to Piazza Cavour, with its magical wheel of lights, wooden horses, and vintage carriages, enchanting the little ones. The Rimini Carnival is also a widespread event, extending from the historic center to the sea with entertainment, masked parades, and initiatives for schools.

A Rimini Tradition

Although relatively recent, ColorCoriandolo is now deeply rooted in the tradition of Rimini, the capital of the homonymous province in Emilia-Romagna. It has become an occasion for collective meeting and participation that, every year, fills Piazza Cavour in every corner, confirming itself as one of the most beloved events of the city's winter calendar.