Jesolo Carnival
The parade floats and masked parties of the Venetian coast
About Jesolo Carnival
Carnival on the beach
When Carnival arrives, Jesolo doesn't hold back: the Jesolo Carnival transforms the beach and hamlets of the seaside resort in the province of Venice into a succession of masked parties, inflatables, carousels, and confetti. The event is part of the broader Metropolitan Carnival of Venice, the network that brings together the carnivals of the territory around the historic and very famous one of the Serenissima.
Masked parties and grand parade
The program unfolds over several days. It starts with masked parties for children in the squares and hamlets — from Cortellazzo to Piazza I Maggio, up to Piazza Milano — with free inflatables and carousels, balloons, entertainment, and live music. The highlight is the parade of floats along Via Bafile, the long pedestrian street that crosses the beach: dozens of participants, majorettes, and walking groups accompany the floats from Piazza Aurora to Piazza Marconi, where the awards ceremony takes place.
A party for families
Designed primarily for children, the Jesolo Carnival is a free event for all ages, bringing color and joy to the Venetian coast in the heart of winter. An opportunity to experience Jesolo in a different guise than in summer, discovering its community dimension.
Jesolo Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Jesolo Carnival takes place between February 16 and March 8. It opens on Monday, February 16 in Cortellazzo with "Il Borgo in maschera" (The Village in Masquerade), continues with children's parties in Piazza I Maggio (February 17) and Piazza Milano (March 1), and culminates on Sunday, March 8 with the grand parade of floats: 16 floats and 2 walking groups, including majorette formations, will parade along Via Bafile from Piazza Aurora to Piazza Marconi. In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to Sunday, March 22. Free admission.
Programme Jesolo Carnival 2026
Monday, February 16 — Cortellazzo
- From 2:30 PM — "Il Borgo in maschera" in the garden of the former barracks: free inflatables and carousels, balloons, confetti, entertainment with Mago Stracciatella, and live music
Tuesday, February 17 — Piazza I Maggio
- From 2:30 PM — Carnival party for children
Sunday, March 1 — Piazza Milano
- From 2:30 PM — Carnival party for children
Sunday, March 8 — Parade of floats
- 2:30 PM — Departure from Piazza Aurora; route along Via Bafile to Piazza Marconi
- 16 floats and 2 walking groups, including majorette formations
- Final awards ceremony in Piazza Marconi
- Rain date: Sunday, March 22
Highlights Jesolo Carnival 2026
The parade of 16 floats along Via Bafile on Sunday, March 8.
Prices Jesolo Carnival 2026
Practical information — Jesolo Carnival
How to get there
The events take place on the Jesolo beach and in its hamlets. The grand parade of floats runs along Via Bafile, from Piazza Aurora to Piazza Marconi. By car: A4 exit San Donà di Piave/Noventa di Piave.
Admission
Free admission to all events.
When to go
The parties take place between February and March; the parade of floats is generally held on the closing weekend.
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Where does it take place — Jesolo Carnival
Lido di Jesolo – Piazza Aurora, via Bafile, Piazza Marconi
Piazza Aurora, 30016 Jesolo