Ozzano Carnival

The Carnival of Ozzano dell'Emilia

The Ozzano Carnival is the most anticipated Carnival event in Ozzano dell'Emilia, a municipality in the metropolitan city of Bologna in Emilia-Romagna. Every year, in the heart of winter, Piazza Allende transforms into the stage for a grand masked celebration that attracts families and children from all over the region. The event is organized by the Pro Loco Ozzano dell'Emilia APS with the patronage of the Municipality, and it is completely free.

An afternoon of celebration for everyone

The program focuses on the afternoon and offers a series of activities designed especially for children. It starts with face painting, the rides of the funfair, attractions, and stalls filling the square with typical Carnival sweets. During the afternoon, a short masked parade takes place, the central moment of the day, followed by the traditional Contest for the Most Beautiful and Original Mask.

The mask contest

The contest is the heart of the Ozzano celebration and is open to everyone: individuals, families, associations, and groups of friends can participate for free, unleashing their imagination with increasingly elaborate and creative costumes. Registration is free and can be done by contacting the Pro Loco directly. It is the spontaneous participation of the citizens, with their costumes, that makes the atmosphere of this village event unique.

A tradition spanning decades

The Ozzano Carnival has its roots in the seventies: born as a small village festival, it has grown edition after edition to become a fixed event on the Ozzano dell'Emilia calendar. The Pro Loco, active in the area for decades, manages its organization thanks to the commitment and passion of volunteers, keeping alive one of the most cherished traditions of the Ozzano community.

Good to know

• Admission and participation in the contest are free.
• The event takes place outdoors in Piazza Allende and may be canceled in case of bad weather.
• The activities are particularly suitable for children and families.