Nocera Superiore Carnival

Nocera Superiore Carnival 2026

The municipal administration led by Mayor Gennaro D'Acunzi had presented a two-day carnival-themed program in the Council Chamber, described as "creative and inclusive" and aimed specifically at families and children in the town of Nocera Superiore, in the province of Salerno.

However, bad weather disrupted the plans: the events scheduled for Saturday, February 14, from the morning entertainment in Piazza Materdomini to the afternoon parade, were postponed. The grand parade of allegorical floats thus took place on Sunday, February 22, starting at 10:00 AM from Via della Libertà, with the two parallel processions that, after crossing the neighborhoods, rejoined in Piazza Marco Polo to reach Corso Matteotti together.

In the meantime, on Tuesday, February 17, Corso Matteotti had already transformed into an open-air stage with «Dancing with the Masks», the initiative that brought together local dance schools with choreography, music, and costumes.

The day of February 22 was also marked by an incident that caused some concern: in the section near the railway crossing on Via Giacomo Matteotti, a float touched the overhead power line and caught fire. There were no injuries; the Nocera Inferiore fire brigade extinguished the flames, and train traffic was temporarily suspended for safety checks.

Saturday, February 14, 2026 (postponed due to bad weather)

• 10:30 AM — Piazza Materdomini: music and entertainment with the «Dia de los muertos» float by the Mente Cuore Forza association.
• 5:30 PM: parade of allegorical floats along the city streets.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — Corso Matteotti

• From 10:00 AM: «Dancing with the Masks», performances by local dance schools with choreography, music, and costumes. Participation applications had to be submitted to the municipality by February 11, via PEC or at the Protocol Office.

Sunday, February 22, 2026 — the rescheduled parade

• 10:00 AM: departure from Via della Libertà.
• First procession: Via Pecorari toward Via Russo.
• Second procession: Via della Libertà, Via Spagnuolo, Via Monte del Vesuvio, Via Kennedy, Via Napoli.
• Piazza Marco Polo: convergence of the two processions, which then continue together.
• Corso Matteotti: final stop with dancing, music, masks, and entertainment.

• The allegorical float parade on Sunday, February 22, starting at 10:00 AM from Via della Libertà.
• The two parallel processions crossing the neighborhoods and rejoining in Piazza Marco Polo.
• The final party on Corso Matteotti, featuring music, dancing, masks, and entertainment.
• «Dancing with the Masks»: local dance schools performing on Corso Matteotti on February 17.
• The «Dia de los muertos» float by the Mente Cuore Forza association, a highlight in Piazza Materdomini.

How to get there

Nocera Superiore is located in the province of Salerno, in the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese area. By train, the city is served by the Naples–Salerno railway line. By car, it can be reached via the A3 Naples–Salerno motorway; during the parade days, streets along the route are closed to traffic, so it is best to arrive early and park in the peripheral areas. The nearest airports are Salerno Costa d'Amalfi and Naples Capodichino.

Costs

Free admission to all events: parades, entertainment, and performances take place in public spaces and do not require tickets or reservations.

Useful tips

• With children, position yourselves along Corso Matteotti or in Piazza Marco Polo to watch the arrival of the two processions.
• Always maintain a safe distance from moving floats and follow the instructions of the staff.
• Check for any postponements due to bad weather on the Nocera Superiore municipal portal and in the local press.
• Dress in layers: in February, days in Campania can be sunny but windy.