Copparo Square Carnival
Pitoch's allegorical floats invade the historic center of Copparo
About Copparo Carnival
The Copparo Square Carnival
In the heart of the Bassa Ferrarese, the Municipality of Copparo (Province of Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna) transforms for one Sunday into the kingdom of confetti and masks. The Square Carnival is the great popular festival that enlivens the historic center of Copparo, with Piazza del Popolo serving as the natural stage for a day entirely dedicated to families and children.
Pitoch's Allegorical Floats
The absolute protagonists are the papier-mâché allegorical floats created by the masters of Pitoch, heirs of the historic carnival of Mezzogoro. These are true ephemeral works of art: giant figures, bright colors, and mechanisms that animate the parade. The floats follow a ring circuit around the large square, accompanied by a shower of candies and gifts for the children, amidst balloons and clouds of confetti.
A Festival for the Whole Community
The event is the result of collaboration between the Pro Loco Copparo, the Pitoch artists, and local associations, with the patronage of the Municipality of Copparo. A rich program of entertainment unfolds around the parade: the funfair with rides and inflatables for the little ones, food stalls with traditional flavors and typical Carnival sweets, and the much-anticipated award ceremony for the most beautiful and imaginative masks and costumes, divided into children's and adults' categories.
Why it's Worth It
- One of the most cherished Carnival festivals in the Bassa Ferrarese, free and family-friendly.
- The allegorical floats by Pitoch, guardians of the papier-mâché tradition of Mezzogoro.
- Authentic village atmosphere, with local associations (Rione Mota, Cavalieri del Naviglio, Avip) involved in the stalls.
- Lots of prizes and gifts for children, including costume contests and candy showers.
Copparo Carnival — edition 2026
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the center of Copparo was filled with colors and smiles for the Square Carnival. Thanks to the splendid sunny day, many people of all ages crowded Piazza del Popolo for a celebration dedicated mainly to costumed children.
The event, the result of collaboration between Pro Loco Copparo and the Pitoch artists with the patronage of the Municipality, featured papier-mâché allegorical floats from the historic Mezzogoro carnival, welcomed in the square amidst balloons and confetti launched from turrets. The event concluded with the award ceremony for the most beautiful and imaginative masks and costumes, in the children's and adults' categories.
Programme Copparo Carnival 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Opening of the food area in Piazza del Popolo with funfair and food stalls by Pro Loco Copparo, Rione Mota, Cavalieri del Naviglio, and Avip.
- 3:00 PM — Arrival of the allegorical floats in the square (entrance from via Garibaldi) and start of the parade along the ring circuit around the central square, with a shower of candies and gifts for the little ones.
- In the afternoon — Award ceremony for the best masks and most imaginative costumes, children's and adults' categories, and various entertainment for families.
The four papier-mâché allegorical floats created by the Pitoch artists are the stars, along a route that develops around Piazza del Popolo, touching via Garibaldi, via Roma, and via Cavour.
Highlights Copparo Carnival 2026
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Practical information — Copparo Carnival
Where
Historic center of Copparo, with Piazza del Popolo as the epicenter. The float parade follows a ring route that includes via Garibaldi, via Roma, and via Cavour.
How to Get There
Copparo is about 17 km from Ferrara and 50 km from Bologna. By car, it is reachable from the SP15 coming from the provincial capital of Ferrara; the center is partly pedestrianized during the event, so it's best to park in the surrounding areas. Public transport includes bus connections from the center of Ferrara.
Costs
Access to the festival and the float parade is free. Food and drinks at the stalls and funfair attractions are at your own expense.
Tips
Event designed for families with children: bring masks and costumes to participate in the contest. The float parade starts in the early afternoon, but the refreshment area opens mid-morning.
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Where does it take place — Copparo Carnival
Piazza del Popolo e centro storico
Piazza del Popolo, 44034 Copparo