Correggio Carnival

The Correggio Carnival

The Correggio Carnival is one of the most anticipated winter festivals in the historic center of this town in the Bassa Reggiana, in the province of Reggio Emilia, in the heart of Emilia-Romagna. Every year, in February, the Municipality of Correggio dresses up to welcome masks, confetti, and lots of cheer, in an afternoon designed to involve children, families, and citizens of all ages.

A festival for the whole community

The event is organized by Pro Loco Giovani Correggio, the group of young volunteers from the local Pro Loco association, with the patronage of the Municipality of Correggio and the collaboration of the historic center's merchants. This network between volunteers, the administration, and downtown shops makes the Carnival a moment of authentic participation, capable of enlivening the city''s most characteristic streets.

Masks, music, and entertainment

The Carnival afternoon traditionally takes place along Corso Mazzini, in the area under the Clock Tower, one of Correggio's symbolic places. Starting in the early afternoon, the street fills with costumes, music, and entertainment. Among the most popular activities are:

• the parade of children in costume, who walk a catwalk set up along the corso, receiving a small prize at the end;
• face painting and workshops for the little ones;
• magic shows and live entertainment;
• balloons, confetti, and many creative and colorful masks.

Traditional sweets

The typical sweetness of Emilian Carnival cannot be missed: among the stalls and stands, you can enjoy cotton candy, frappe, and the famous gnocco fritto, to share with the family while the party continues with laughter and costumes.

Correggio, a city of art and tradition

Homeland of the great Renaissance painter Antonio Allegri, known as Correggio, the town preserves an elegant historic center with palaces, arcades, and squares that provide the ideal setting for the festival. The Carnival is the perfect opportunity to discover Correggio in a joyful and popular guise, experiencing an atmosphere of community typical of the traditions of the Bassa Reggiana.

A free event open to all

Admission to the Correggio Carnival is completely free. The event, which may be postponed due to bad weather, is an invitation to enjoy one of the most cherished popular traditions outdoors, amidst colors, sweets, and fun for all ages.