Mascarade of Remanzâs

A carnival with deep roots

Among the longest-running Friulian carnivals, the Mascarade of Remanzâs in Remanzacco — a municipality in the province of Udine along the state road to Cividale — has been a living tradition for over a century. Its origins date back to 1921, when it essentially consisted of a theatrical performance in the Friulian language staged in the town square on the last Sunday of Carnival by the Compagnia della Mascherata. In 1929, Bocâl was born, the symbolic mask that still embodies the cheerful and carefree spirit of Friulian culture today.

The grand parade of floats

The heart of the event is the parade of allegorical floats and masked groups that, on Sunday afternoon, travel along Via De Gasperi, Via Roma, and Piazza Paolo Diacono. Amidst music, confetti, and masks, historical local entities such as the Banda di Orzano and the folk group Chei di Bocâl also parade, alongside schools, associations, and local groups. The festival is preceded in the morning by creative workshops for children and enlivened by itinerant performances with stilt walkers, soap bubbles, and clowning.

The rite of Bocâl and Cresime

The most anticipated moment is the grand finale in Piazza Paolo Diacono: the satirical dialogue between the traditional masks Bocâl and Cresime, a back-and-forth in Friulian that, with irony, comments on the year's events, followed by the awards ceremony for the masked groups. It is in this rite that the deep soul of the Mascarade is perceived: a community carnival, made of language, satire, and local identity.

Tradition and inclusion

Organized by the Municipality of Remanzacco in collaboration with the Pro Loco, the Mascarade combines the roots of Friulian tradition with an open and inclusive approach, capable of involving children, families, and visitors. An unmissable event for those who want to experience the authentic Carnival of Friuli, far from the major circuits but rich in history.