Great Carnival of San Martino Buon Albergo
The grand evening parade of allegorical floats with the Papà del Gnoco
About Great Carnival of San Martino Buon Albergo
The evening Carnival of Verona
The Gran Carnevale di San Martino Buon Albergo is one of the most evocative carnival events in the province of Verona. Its unique feature is the evening parade: the allegorical floats start from Via Feniletto and cross the town to Piazza del Popolo, illuminated at night in a spectacular atmosphere.
The Papà del Gnoco and Veronese tradition
The protagonist of the festival is the Papà del Gnoco, the historic mask of the Veronese Carnival, who parades with his court along with majorettes and over 700 participants. The connection with the Carnival of Verona and the tradition of gnocchi, a symbol of the city's festival, makes this parade an identity-building moment for the entire area.
A large organizational machine
The event is managed by Pro Loco SMBA 2.0 and involves groups, associations, and volunteers from the town and surrounding areas. The parade, which concludes at midnight, attracts a large audience and confirms San Martino Buon Albergo among the carnival capitals in the Veronese region.
Great Carnival of San Martino Buon Albergo — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Gran Carnevale di San Martino Buon Albergo, initially scheduled for March 21 and then postponed to March 28 due to bad weather, confirmed the spectacular nature of its evening parade. The allegorical floats started from Via Feniletto at 8:00 PM to reach Piazza del Popolo, accompanied by the Papà del Gnoco and his court, by the majorettes, and by over 700 participants, in a celebration that concluded at midnight.
Programme Great Carnival of San Martino Buon Albergo 2026
Evening Parade
- 8:00 PM — Departure of the allegorical floats from Via Feniletto towards Piazza del Popolo
- Parading: the Papà del Gnoco with his court, the majorettes, and over 700 participants
- Conclusion at midnight in Piazza del Popolo
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How to get there
San Martino Buon Albergo (VR) is located on the outskirts of Verona, along the SR11. It is easily accessible by car from the eastern ring road of Verona and from the A4 exits. The parade takes place along Via Feniletto and Piazza del Popolo.
Admission
Free admission. In case of bad weather, the parade may be postponed.
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Where does it take place — Great Carnival of San Martino Buon Albergo
Piazza del Popolo e Via Feniletto
Piazza del Popolo, 37036 San Martino Buon Albergo