Historic Carnival of Acate
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Historic Carnival of Acate

01 Mar 2025 — 04 Mar 2025
Acate — Ragusa (088)

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Edition 2025 — Acate Carnival

The 2025 edition of the Historic Carnival of Acate took place from Saturday, March 1 to Tuesday, March 4, featuring four days of papier-mâché float parades along Corso Indipendenza and Piazza Matteotti. Five floats competed, accompanied by costumed groups, dance performances, street food, and musical evenings in Piazza Libertà, concluding with the final awards ceremony for floats and groups.

The 2025 Historic Carnival of Acate was held in Acate, in the province of Ragusa, from Saturday, March 1 to Tuesday, March 4, confirming its status as one of the most colorful and popular carnivals in Southeastern Sicily.

The float parade began on Saturday, March 1 at 5:00 PM along Corso Indipendenza and Piazza Matteotti, with the "back in time" opening party in Piazza Libertà. The following days featured morning and afternoon parades, baby dance performances, street food, and musical evenings, including the "Allegria Italiana" party. The final day concluded with the awards ceremony for the floats and costumed groups. The event, organized by the Municipality of Acate, was free to attend.

Where does it take place — Acate Carnival

Corso Indipendenza e Piazza Libertà

Corso Indipendenza, 97011 Acate

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