Minerbio Children's Carnival
Edition 2026 Street arts Gastronomy Local produce

Minerbio Children's Carnival

Floats, masks, and sweets through the streets of Minerbio

Minerbio — Bologna (237)
Dates 08 Mar — 15 Mar 2026
Location Minerbio (237)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Children's Carnival

The Minerbio Children's Carnival is a traditional festival that animates the historic center of the Municipality every spring, in the province of Bologna, with two Sundays of parades. Colorful floats parade down Via Garibaldi amidst confetti, masks, and the inevitable throwing of sweets and toys, to the delight of the little ones. Entertainment, face painting, live music, and the food stall with crescentine complete a free-entry popular festival, carefully organized by the local carnival association Quî dal Cranvèl.

A Carnival Festival Dedicated to Children

The Minerbio Children's Carnival is one of the most beloved events of spring in the Municipality of Minerbio, in the province of Bologna, in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna plain. For two consecutive Sundays, the historic center transforms into a large open-air stage, where families, children, and curious onlookers gather to celebrate Carnival with joy and popular tradition.

Floats and Masked Parades

The heart of the event is the parade of floats that winds through Via Garibaldi and the streets of the historic center. The floats, built with passion by local carnival groups, advance through the crowd accompanied by colorful masks and a festive atmosphere. The most anticipated moment remains the famous throwing of sweets and toys from the floats, which triggers the joyful rush of children along the entire route.

Entertainment and Fun for Families

In addition to the parades, the program offers many activities designed for children: face painting, entertainment, mascots, and live music that accompanies the entire afternoon. In recent editions, entertainers and DJs such as Ivo Morini, Dj Cuccurullo of Radio Bruno, Matteo Dj, Peter Live Music, and other guests have taken turns, providing a soundtrack that engages both adults and children.

Taste and Tradition: The Food Stall

No carnival is complete without the food stall offering traditional crescentine, a typical specialty of Bolognese cuisine, perfect to enjoy during the festive afternoon. It's an opportunity to savor an iconic local product in a convivial and family-friendly setting.

A Community Event

The Children's Carnival is organized by the Associazione Carnevalesca Quî dal Cranvèl Odv, with the contribution and patronage of the Municipality of Minerbio. The event, with free admission, represents a moment of community that renews the bond between the town and its carnival tradition every year. In case of bad weather, the event is postponed to the following Sunday.

Children's Carnival — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Minerbio Children's Carnival took place on Sunday, March 8, and Sunday, March 15, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM, in the historic center of the Municipality along Via Garibaldi. Two afternoons of parades with floats, masks, candy and toy throws, face painting, and live music, with the crescentine food stall. Free admission.

The Minerbio Children's Carnival 2026 was held over two Sundays, March 8 and 15, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM in the historic center, along Via Garibaldi. The program featured traditional parades of floats with candy and toy throws, masked parades, face painting, and entertainment for children.

The musical entertainment included performances by Ivo Morini, Dj Cuccurullo, Radio Bruno, Matteo Dj, Peter Live Music, and I Noi. For both days, the food stall with traditional crescentine was open. The event, with free admission, was organized by the Associazione Carnevalesca Quî dal Cranvèl Odv with the patronage of the Municipality of Minerbio.

Programme Children's Carnival 2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026 and Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM, parades of floats in the historic center along Via Garibaldi.

  • Floats and masked parades
  • Throwing of sweets and toys
  • Face painting and entertainment for children
  • Live music: Ivo Morini, Dj Cuccurullo (Radio Bruno), Matteo Dj, Peter Live Music, I Noi
  • Food stall with crescentine

Highlights Children's Carnival 2026

  • Parades of floats along Via Garibaldi
  • Throwing of sweets and toys for children
  • Face painting, masks, and entertainment
  • Food stall with traditional crescentine

Prices Children's Carnival 2026

<p>Free admission. In case of bad weather, the event was postponed to the following Sunday.</p>

Practical information — Children's Carnival

Getting Here

Minerbio is located less than 30 km from Bologna, in the plain northeast of the provincial capital. By car, it can be reached from the SP5 Bologna-Malalbergo; the historic center, where the parades take place, is easily accessible. By train, the reference station is Bologna Centrale, from which you can continue with bus connections to Minerbio.

Times and Admission

The parades take place in the afternoon, starting at 2:00 PM, along Via Garibaldi and the streets of the historic center. Admission is free and open to all.

Tips

An ideal event for families with children. In case of rain, the event may be postponed to the following Sunday; it's advisable to check for updates on the channels of the Municipality and the organizing association.

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Where does it take place — Children's Carnival

Centro storico di Minerbio

Via Garibaldi, 40061 Minerbio

Contact Children's Carnival

Tel
+39 051 6004109

Children's Carnival in brief

Street arts Gastronomy Local produce Folk traditions Folklore Family Children Playful Outdoor Free Bologna

History of Children's Carnival