Meldola Carnival
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Meldola Carnival

Meldola's Carnival celebration in Piazza Felice Orsini

Meldola — Forlì-Cesena (040)
Dates 15 Feb — 15 Feb 2026
Location Meldola (040)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Meldola Carnival

The Meldola Carnival is the traditional Carnival party that enlivens the historic center of Meldola, in the province of Forlì-Cesena. For an afternoon, Piazza Felice Orsini fills with masks, confetti, and joy, featuring the float from the "Le Trappole" group, a masked parade with awards for the most original costumes, wooden games, workshops, face painting, dance shows, and lots of music. A free event for all ages, promoted by Pro Loco Città di Meldola together with the Municipality and local associations.

Carnival in the heart of Meldola

The Meldola Carnival is the cheerful Carnival party that every year transforms the historic center of Meldola, a charming town in the province of Forlì-Cesena, in Emilia-Romagna. The heart of the event is the spectacular Piazza Felice Orsini, which for an entire afternoon fills with masks, confetti, music, and laughter, involving children, families, and adults in a contagious festive atmosphere.

An afternoon of masks and fun

The day revolves around the masked parade, the most anticipated moment of the event, which concludes with awards for the most beautiful, creative, and original costumes. Parading through the streets of the center is also the float created by the "Le Trappole" group, a true symbol of the Meldola Carnival. Around the square, a rich program of activities designed for all age groups unfolds.

  • Traditional wooden games, offered by Nonno Banter 57
  • Creative workshops and face painting for the little ones
  • Dance shows with hip hop, zumba, and acrobatic performances by Dream Dance School
  • Musical entertainment with a DJ set accompanying the entire afternoon
  • Fire shows and itinerant entertainment

Carnival flavors and treats

There is also a food stand with typical seasonal treats: crêpes, hot chocolate, popcorn, cotton candy, waffles, and the delicious fried piadina from the Pro Loco, perfect for warming up the festive afternoon.

A community celebration

The Meldola Carnival is a highly participatory event, an expression of the town's associative fabric. It is promoted by Pro Loco Città di Meldola together with the Municipal Administration, the Meldola Christian Community, the local school parent committees, and numerous local associations (including ACR, CIAC, Masci, AVIS, Dream Dance School, and Medusa Eventi). Admission is free, confirming the popular and inclusive nature of the celebration, which perfectly represents the convivial spirit of Romagna.

Meldola Carnival — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Meldola Carnival took place on Sunday, February 15, in Piazza Felice Orsini, with the theme "The Land of Fairy Tales". From 2:00 PM, the square came alive with games, workshops, face painting, the float from the "Le Trappole" group, and the masked parade with awards for the most original costumes. Great public participation for a celebration of colors and joy.

The 2026 edition of the Meldola Carnival took place on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Piazza Felice Orsini in Meldola, with the theme "The Land of Fairy Tales".

Starting at 2:00 PM, the square hosted wooden games, workshops, face painting, and entertainment for all ages. From 2:30 PM, there were hip hop, zumba, and acrobatic performances by Dream Dance School, accompanied by DJ Barolo's DJ set. The heart of the celebration was the float from the "Le Trappole" group and the masked parade, which concluded with awards for the most creative and original costumes.

The food stand was also present with crêpes, hot chocolate, popcorn, cotton candy, and the Pro Loco's fried piadina. Local news reported a crowded square for a celebration of colors and joy.

Programme Meldola Carnival 2026

2:00 PM — Opening in Piazza Felice Orsini: wooden games (Nonno Banter 57), workshops, face painting, and float from the "Le Trappole" group.

2:30 PM — Hip hop, zumba, and acrobatic performances by Dream Dance School with musical entertainment by DJ Barolo.

In the afternoon — Masked parade with awards for the most beautiful and original costumes.

Throughout the event: food stand with crêpes, hot chocolate, popcorn, cotton candy, waffles, and fried piadina.

Highlights Meldola Carnival 2026

  • Edition theme: "The Land of Fairy Tales"
  • Float from the "Le Trappole" group
  • Masked parade with costume awards
  • Dance shows by Dream Dance School
  • Wooden games and workshops for children

Prices Meldola Carnival 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — Meldola Carnival

Where

Piazza Felice Orsini, in the historic center of Meldola (FC), Emilia-Romagna. Some activities also take place in the nearby Piazzetta Amendola.

How to get there

By car: Meldola can be reached from Forlì in about 15 minutes via the SS67. By train: the nearest station is Forlì (on the Bologna-Rimini line), connected to Meldola by bus.

Admission

Free admission. The event may be canceled or postponed in case of bad weather.

Contacts

Pro Loco Città di Meldola — email [email protected] — www.prolocomeldola.net

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Where does it take place — Meldola Carnival

Piazza Felice Orsini

Piazza Felice Orsini, 47014 Meldola

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