Due Giugno District Carnival

The neighborhood Carnival in Riva del Garda

The Due Giugno District Carnival is a local festival that takes place every Shrove Tuesday in Piazza della Mimosa, the heart of the Due Giugno district in Riva del Garda, on the Trentino shore of Lake Garda. Rather than a large city event, this is a community-focused gathering born from a desire to get together and celebrate Carnival in an informal, family-friendly atmosphere.

Who organizes the festival

The initiative is promoted by the volunteers of the Vivirione association, a local group that enlivens the district throughout the year with neighborhood parties, seasonal events, and workshops for children. The Carnival is one of the most anticipated moments in the district's calendar and often marks the conclusion of a series of workshops for children and their parents, frequently focusing on themes like recycling and creative reuse, held in the "Giacomo Sartori" hall of the Palazzina Mimosa.

The day's program

On Shrove Tuesday afternoon, the square transforms into a space for play and joy, with a program designed especially for children:

• Workshops for creating Carnival masks;
• Face painting with masks and colors;
• Shared snack for children and adults;
• The traditional pentolaccia game;
• The closing kids' disco to keep the afternoon lively with music.

A neighborhood occasion

More than just a show, the Due Giugno District Carnival is a moment of neighborhood sociality: an opportunity for families, children, and neighbors to meet and strengthen local community bonds. Participation is free, and the atmosphere is that of a simple, welcoming neighborhood party, where the fun comes from sharing rather than grand displays.

Riva del Garda and the Trentino Carnival

Riva del Garda, in the province of Trento and the Trentino-Alto Adige region, is one of the most beloved destinations in the Upper Garda area. During the Carnival period, the municipality and its districts bring the city to life with various events: the Due Giugno District Carnival represents the most intimate and familiar side of this tradition, experienced at a child-friendly pace in the squares of the neighborhood.