Medicina Carnival

The Carnival Returns to the Heart of Medicina

When Carnival season arrives, the historic center of Medicina, a town in the Bolognese plain in Emilia-Romagna, fills with confetti, music, and colors. The celebration is concentrated in the Via Oberdan area (the basketball court), which for one afternoon becomes the stage for an event designed to involve the entire community: costumed children, families, masked groups, and curious onlookers gather here to experience the magic of the Medicina Carnival together.

Parades, Masks, and Floats

The heart of the day is the parade of carnival masks and costumes, accompanied by traditional allegorical floats in an explosion of colors and imagination. The parade is open to everyone: anyone wearing a costume can take part, alone, as a couple, or in a group. Along the route, there are also stalls, games, and rides for children, while entertainment and animation also delight adults.

The Competition for the Most Beautiful Mask

One of the most anticipated moments is the competition for the most beautiful and original mask and masked group. You can participate individually (1-2 people) or in a group (at least 3 participants); registration is free and must be done in advance via WhatsApp or email to the Pro Loco, indicating the contact person, the chosen theme, and the number of participants. At the end of the parade, a jury awards the single or couple mask and the masked group that have distinguished themselves for beauty and originality. All participants, however, receive a participation prize.

A Town Festival Organized by the Pro Loco

The Medicina Carnival is promoted by the Pro Loco of Medicina in collaboration with the municipal administration and is a genuine expression of the popular traditions of the province of Bologna. It is one of those festivals that strengthen community bonds, with the involvement of local schools and associations. Admission is free. However, it is an outdoor event: in case of bad weather, the initiative is canceled.