Piné Carnival — Float Parade

The Carnival on the Piné Plateau

The Piné Carnival is the event that transforms the center of Baselga di Pinè, the main town of the Piné Plateau, into a joyful procession of colors, music, and confetti every winter. The heart of the celebration is the allegorical float parade, hand-built over the preceding months by local groups and neighboring villages, which marches through the main streets followed by dozens of masks and costumed participants.

Organized by the A.S.D. Dragon Piné association, the event follows the Ambrosian rite, meaning the Carnival in Baselga di Pinè is celebrated a few days later than the traditional calendar, extending the carnival season in Trentino.

The Allegorical Float Parade

The procession winds through the center of Baselga di Pinè: the floats depart from the Lido area and parade along Corso Roma, Via Marconi, and Via Cesare Battisti, ending in Piazzale Costalta. Each float reinterprets a different theme, from cartoon characters to pop culture icons, often featuring the coscritti—the local young adults coming of age—marching with their year group.

• Themed allegorical floats created by local groups
• Dozens of masks and costumed participants
• Participation from groups in nearby villages and municipalities
• Music and entertainment along the entire route

The Celebration in Piazzale Costalta

After the parade, the festivities continue in Piazzale Costalta, where a bar service is set up along with local culinary specialties: pasta prepared by the Alpini, mulled wine, and hot tea to warm up the winter afternoon. It is the moment when young and old gather to dance, eat together, and close the Carnival day in high spirits.

A Community Celebration

The Piné Carnival is much more than just a parade: it is a defining event that involves the entire community of Baselga di Pinè, from the volunteers who build the floats to the Alpini, local merchants, and town associations. Set on one of the most picturesque plateaus in Trentino-Alto Adige, amidst the lakes and forests of the Cembra Valley, it is the perfect opportunity to discover the hospitality and folk traditions of the Piné Plateau in the heart of winter.