Monica Carnival
Salzano's grand parade of allegorical floats attracting 20,000 people
About Monica Carnival
The Carnival of Salzano
The Carnevale della Monica is the grand masked festival of Salzano, a municipality in the metropolitan city of Venice. The event, organized by Pro Loco Salzano, revolves around the parade of floats and allegorical groups that traverse the town's streets, attracting up to 20,000 visitors each year.
The Name "della Monica"
The Carnival gets its name from Monica, a long-standing and tireless collaborator of Pro Loco, remembered for the dedication with which she helped the festival grow into a major event for the entire Venetian area.
Contests and Awards
The day is marked by registrations for the children's costume contest, the parade of floats and allegorical groups, the Monica award for the best walking group, and the drawing of the Carnival lottery. A program designed especially for families and children.
Monica Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Carnevale della Monica takes place on Sunday, February 15, in Salzano. Pro Loco Salzano presents the usual parade of floats and allegorical groups through the town streets, with contests awarding the most beautiful costumes.
The day begins with registrations for the children's costume contest and continues with the parade, the award ceremony for the winning walking group of the Monica award, and the drawing of the Carnival lottery.
Programme Monica Carnival 2026
Sunday, February 15
- 2:00 PM — Registrations for the children's costume contest
- 2:30 PM — Parade of floats and allegorical groups through the town center streets
- 4:30 PM — 2026 Monica Award for the best walking group
- 5:00 PM — Carnival lottery drawing
The parade will be canceled in case of bad weather.
Highlights Monica Carnival 2026
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Practical information — Monica Carnival
How to get there
Salzano is accessible by car via the SR245 Castellana; the nearest train stations are Salzano-Robegano (Venice-Castelfranco line) and Mestre. The parade winds through the town center streets.
When
On Carnival Sunday, with registrations starting at 2:00 PM and the parade at 2:30 PM.
Notes
Free admission. The parade will be canceled in case of bad weather.
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Where does it take place — Monica Carnival
Centro di Salzano