Guglionesi Carnival
Edition 2026 Street arts Folk traditions Folklore

Guglionesi Carnival

The allegorical float returns to parade in the Lower Molise village

Guglionesi — Campobasso (070)
Dates 14 Feb — 14 Feb 2026
Location Guglionesi (070)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Guglionesi Carnival

After a three-year break, the Guglionesi Carnival has returned to color the village streets with its allegorical float. Built by a group of local youths and dominated by a large colorful clown, the float parades from the Dok parking lot to Largo Garibaldi, where traditional scruppelle, a DJ set, and a small fireworks display await. A celebration of community, colors, and creativity marking the return of a cherished tradition in Guglionesi, in the province of Campobasso.

The Return of the Carnival

In Guglionesi, a village in Lower Molise in the province of Campobasso (Molise), Carnival has returned to celebrate after a three-year absence. A group of local youths, determined to revive a tradition deeply felt by the community, brought back the allegorical float to the streets, with the support of the municipal administration and the "I Cavalieri della Fenice" association.

The Float and the Parade

The star of the show is the allegorical float: not imposing in size, but detailed and scenic, dominated by a large colorful clown. The parade starts from the Dok parking lot and winds through the town's streets to Largo Garibaldi, the heart of the celebration. Along the route and upon arrival, music, masks, and colors engage both young and old.

The Celebration in the Square

In Largo Garibaldi, the day continues with food stalls offering traditional scruppelle (typical fritters), a DJ set, and a small fireworks display organized by the municipal administration. A simple and authentic celebration that reflects the desire for community and renewal in this Molise village.

Guglionesi Carnival — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Guglionesi Carnival, on Saturday, February 14th, marked the return of the allegorical float after three years: the parade went from the Dok parking lot to Largo Garibaldi, featuring scruppelle, a DJ set, and a small fireworks display.

The Guglionesi Carnival 2026 took place on Saturday, February 14th, marking the return of the allegorical float parade after a three-year hiatus. Meeting point at the Dok parking lot at 3 PM, float departure at 3:30 PM through the town streets, and arrival at Largo Garibaldi at 6:30 PM. The float, dominated by a large colorful clown, was built by a group of local youths. In Largo Garibaldi, stalls with scruppelle, DJ set by BlessedNoise, and then Rosolino DJ from 10 PM, supported by the Moto Club I Cavalieri della Fenice and the municipal administration.

Programme Guglionesi Carnival 2026

February 14 — Guglionesi

  • 3 PM — Dok parking lot: meeting point
  • 3:30 PM: departure of the allegorical float (large colorful clown) through the town streets
  • 6:30 PM — Largo Garibaldi: arrival of the float, food stalls with scruppelle
  • DJ set by BlessedNoise
  • from 10 PM: Rosolino DJ
  • Small fireworks display organized by the municipal administration

Highlights Guglionesi Carnival 2026

The return of the allegorical float with the large colorful clown after three years, and the celebration with scruppelle and DJ set in Largo Garibaldi.

Prices Guglionesi Carnival 2026

Free admission; food and drinks at the stalls are paid.

Practical information — Guglionesi Carnival

How to Get There

Guglionesi (CB) can be reached by car from the Termoli exit of the A14 (approx. 15 km) or via the SS647. The nearest train station is Termoli. The parade starts from the Dok parking lot and ends at Largo Garibaldi.

When

On the occasion of Carnival (in 2026, Saturday, February 14th, meeting at 3 PM).

Admission

Parade and town square celebration are free; food and drinks at the stalls are paid.

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Where does it take place — Guglionesi Carnival

Centro storico di Guglionesi

Largo Garibaldi, 86034 Guglionesi

Guglionesi Carnival in brief

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History of Guglionesi Carnival