Cornalba Carnival Parade

The Carnival of a Mountain Village

The Carnival Parade of Cornalba is the festival with which this small village in the Brembana Valley, in the Province of Bergamo, celebrates Carnival. Located about 33 kilometres north of Bergamo, amidst the Orobie mountains, Cornalba experiences this day as a moment of community and shared joy.

Masks and Colours in the Square

The parade takes place in the village square and brings together costumed children, families, and residents for an afternoon of celebration. Amidst masks, music, and colours, the Cornalba Carnival maintains the genuine and intimate dimension typical of village festivals, far from the spectacularity of large carnivals but rich in warmth and participation.

Brembana Valley Traditions

Carnival is one of the most cherished celebrations in the Bergamasque valleys, where each village has its own parade and events. Cornalba's fits into a busy calendar of festivals that liven up the Brembana Valley during the carnival period, testifying to the vitality of mountain folk traditions.

A Festival for Everyone

Simple and authentic, the Cornalba Carnival Parade is the perfect opportunity to experience a village tradition and discover the atmosphere of a mountain village, where the festival stems from the desire to be together in the heart of the Orobie Alps.