Lugagnano Carnival – The Tzigano Parade
Three days in costume in the hamlet of Lugagnano di Sona
About Lugagnano Carnival
Lo Tzigano, the soul of the Lugagnano Carnival
In the hamlet of Lugagnano, in the Municipality of Sona (province of Verona), Carnival is a deeply felt tradition symbolized by the masks of Lo Tzigano and La Tzigana. Each year, a local couple is chosen to embody the historic masks and lead the festivities, in a ritual that combines folklore, fun, and solidarity.
A grand parade of floats
The heart of the festival is the grand Sunday parade, with about twenty floats and sixty costumed groups parading through the hamlet's main street. In recent years, the event has also gained international recognition, hosting carnival participants from various European countries, members of the FECC (European Federation of Carnival Cities). Alongside Lo Tzigano, other historic masks from the Veronese area participate.
Three days of celebration for the whole community
The Lugagnano Carnival is more than just the parade: the program unfolds over an entire weekend, with a gala dinner on Friday, a children's party on Saturday under the big top, and the parade on Sunday. The event is organized by the "Lo Tzigano" Lugagnano Charity Carnival Association, together with the Parents' Committee and numerous local organizations, with charitable aims.
Lugagnano Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Lugagnano di Sona Carnival is held from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15. The historic couple of Lo Tzigano is led this year by Bruno Tomezzoli, nicknamed "Tome". The highlight is the grand Sunday parade, which starts at 2 PM from the roundabout at the entrance to the village on Via Beccarie and runs along the hamlet's main street to the tennis tent arena in Mancalacqua. Among the participants are 70 carnival-goers from Germany, Sweden, Belgium, France, Macedonia, Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia, all members of the FECC.
Programme Lugagnano Carnival 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026
- 7:30 PM – Gala dinner under the tent in Largo Weiler
Saturday, March 14, 2026
- 5:00 PM – Children's Costume Party at the tented arena in Largo Weiler: entertainment for children (from kindergarten to middle school) and then a party for all ages, organized by the "Lo Tzigano" Lugagnano Charity Carnival Association with the Parents' Committee
- 7:00 PM – Self-service dinner
Sunday, March 15, 2026 – Grand Parade
- 2:00 PM – Parade start from the roundabout on Via Beccarie, along the entire main street of the hamlet to the Mancalacqua tented arena
- Road closure from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Participants: Tzigano 2026 Bruno "Tome" Tomezzoli and 70 international carnival-goers from the FECC.
Highlights Lugagnano Carnival 2026
The grand Sunday parade with floats, Tzigano 2026 Bruno Tomezzoli, and the 70 international carnival-goers from the FECC.
Prices Lugagnano Carnival 2026
Practical information — Lugagnano Carnival
How to get there
Lugagnano is a hamlet of the Municipality of Sona, about 10 km west of Verona, reachable by car from the SS11 state road and the A4 motorway (Sommacampagna or Verona Sud exits). The nearest train station is Sommacampagna-Sona.
Admission and traffic
The parade takes place on public roads with free access. During the passage of the floats, the hamlet's main street is closed to traffic (generally from 12 PM to 5 PM on the day of the parade).
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Where does it take place — Lugagnano Carnival
Frazione di Lugagnano di Sona
Largo Weiler, 37060 Sona