Pedaso Carnival

The Carnival of the seaside village

The Pedaso Carnival is the traditional masked festival that every year, in the heart of winter, animates this small Municipality overlooking the Adriatic Sea, in the Province of Fermo, in the Marche region. Far from the grand carnivals with allegorical floats, Pedaso's carnival retains the genuine flavor of a village festival: an afternoon dedicated mainly to children and families, with entertainment, dancing, confetti, and lots of fun in the village streets.

A festival for the little ones

The soul of the event is the entertainment dedicated to children, who can parade in their most colorful costumes, throw handfuls of confetti, and participate in games organized by the entertainers. Music, masks, and the festive atmosphere of Carnival transform the center of Pedaso into a small kingdom of fantasy for a few hours, where parents and grandparents accompany the little ones on a day of joy.

Pedaso, a seaside village between hills and sea

The festival takes place in the center of Pedaso, a coastal town known for its Blue Flag beach and its charming promenade dedicated to the great Italian singer-songwriters of the 20th century. Nestled between the Marche hills and the Adriatic Sea, Pedaso experiences the summer bathing season and, in winter, its community events: Carnival is one of these, a time when the town comes together and opens its doors to visitors from neighboring villages.

A popular tradition of the Province of Fermo

Organized by the Pro Loco of Pedaso in collaboration with the Municipality, the Carnival is part of the rich calendar of Carnival festivals in the Piceno and Fermano areas, which animate the coastal and inland villages in February. It is a free event accessible to everyone, designed to bring a smile to children and keep alive a tradition that belongs to the popular culture of the Marche region.