Grand Historical Carnival of Laughter of Busseto
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Grand Historical Carnival of Laughter of Busseto

02 Feb 2025 — 02 Mar 2025
Busseto — Parma (034)

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Edition 2025 — Busseto Carnival

The 2025 edition of the Gran Carnevale Storico della Risata di Busseto took place from February 2nd to March 2nd, for the traditional 29 days of festivities. Papier-mâché floats, a masked parade, giant chess in Piazza Verdi, creative workshops, and shows enlivened the historic center, culminating in the Grand Finale Gala on March 2nd with the awards for the most beautiful float and mask.

The Busseto Carnival 2025, also known as the Carnival of Great Laughter, took place from February 2nd to March 2nd, respecting the traditional duration of 29 days from the first Sunday in February to the first Sunday in March. The heart of the event was the masked parade, featuring gigantic papier-mâché floats created by local float builders.

Among the numerous activities of the 2025 edition were the unmissable giant chess in Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, creative workshops, musical shows, and themed theatrical performances. The festival concluded on March 2nd with the Grand Finale Gala, which crowned the winner of the most beautiful float and the most original mask.

Where does it take place — Busseto Carnival

Centro storico di Busseto

Centro storico, 43011 Busseto

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