Padua Carnival
The parade of allegorical floats in Prato della Valle
About Padua Carnival
Floats in one of the largest squares in Europe
The Padua Carnival chooses Prato della Valle, one of the largest squares in Europe, as the stage for its parade of allegorical floats. Masked groups and float builders from various Municipalities in the province of Padua and from other areas of Veneto animate a day of celebration open to all citizens.
Coriandoli e Sapori (Confetti and Flavors)
The day opens in the morning with the "Coriandoli e Sapori" village: over twenty food trucks distributed in several areas offer sweets, arrosticini, platters, grilled meat, arancini, porchetta, fried fish, and specialties from all over the world, in a wide and diverse gastronomic offering.
A celebration for families
The highlight is the afternoon parade, followed by the award ceremony for the float builders' groups. Designed especially for families, the Carnival is organized by the Municipality of Padua together with the Pro Loco Venete.
Padua Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Padua Carnival takes place on Sunday, February 8th, in Prato della Valle, with a parade of 11 allegorical floats from the province and Veneto. The event is organized by the Municipality of Padua with the Pro Loco Venete; in case of bad weather, it will be postponed to Monday, February 16th.
Programme Padua Carnival 2026
Sunday, February 8, 2026 — Prato della Valle
- From 10:30 AM — Opening of the "Coriandoli e Sapori" village: over twenty food trucks in three areas offering sweets, arrosticini, platters, grilled meat, arancini, porchetta, pulled pork, fried fish, sandwiches, piadine, and Venezuelan and Mexican specialties
- From 2:30 PM — Parade of the 11 allegorical floats
- Around 5:00 PM — Award ceremony for the float builders' groups
In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to Monday, February 16th.
Highlights Padua Carnival 2026
Prices Padua Carnival 2026
Practical information — Padua Carnival
How to get there
Prato della Valle is in the heart of Padua, reachable on foot from the center and well-served by public transport.
When
One Sunday of Carnival (in February); in case of bad weather, the event is postponed to a later date.
Admission
Free access to the parade; food and drinks at the food trucks are at your own expense.
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Where does it take place — Padua Carnival
Prato della Valle
Prato della Valle, 35123 Padova