Fossacesia Carnival

The Fossacesia Carnival

The Fossacesia Carnival is the festival that, every winter, brings life to the central Piazza Alessandro Fantini in this Abruzzo town overlooking the Trabocchi Coast, in the province of Chieti. Promoted by the municipal administration, the event fills the square with costumes, colors, and joy, offering citizens a moment of leisure and togetherness during the most carefree time of the year.

A celebration for all ages

The Fossacesia Carnival is designed primarily for children and families. Between shows, entertainment, games, and activities, the square fills with children in costume and smiles. In its various editions, the festival has featured themed decorations, cotton candy, colorful Carnival puppets, and engaging entertainment, culminating in a fireworks display that provides a striking finale to the day.

Sport, play, and inclusion

In recent years, the Municipality of Fossacesia has given the Carnival a fresh look with the Moving Carnival (Carnevale in Movimento) concept: alongside the costumes, there is space for sports activities, creative workshops, and group games, promoting sport as a tool for growth, inclusion, and well-being. It is a gathering dedicated to children, teenagers, and families in a festive and participatory atmosphere.

A staple of the Abruzzo community

The event is a key part of the rich calendar of activities that the Municipality of Fossacesia organizes throughout the year, from the winter season to the long summer of the Trabocchi Coast. The Carnival represents one of the moments when the community gathers in the square, blending popular tradition with a desire to be together, confirming the welcoming spirit of this village on the Adriatic side of Abruzzo.

Where it takes place

The heart of the festival is Piazza Alessandro Fantini, in the center of Fossacesia. Its location, just a few kilometers from the sea and the stunning Trabocchi Coast, makes the Carnival an ideal opportunity to discover the area, the Abbey of San Giovanni in Venere, and the hilly and coastal landscapes that surround the town.