The village's Carnival celebration, with a masked parade and fun for everyone
When the season of masks arrives, Prignano sulla Secchia, a small municipality in the Modenese Apennines in Emilia-Romagna, also dresses up for the party. The Prignano Carnival is one of those events that are part of the village's cherished calendar: no grand floats from famous cities, but an authentic celebration, built from the ground up, where children and families are the true protagonists.
The event is organized by the Nuova Pro Loco of Prignano, which is the leading association, with the patronage of the Municipal Administration and the enthusiastic collaboration of all local associations. It is precisely this collective involvement that gives the Prignano Carnival its character: an occasion for celebration and sharing truly open to everyone, young and old.
The highlight is the traditional children's masked parade (and not only), which winds through the village streets amidst confetti, colorful costumes, and lots of cheer. The parade is followed by the party in the municipal gym, where the refreshment area managed by the Pro Loco and games liven up the afternoon, providing fun for all ages.
Year after year, the Carnival of Prignano sulla Secchia confirms broad participation and great community involvement. It is a demonstration of how, even in a small town in the Province of Modena, popular traditions can bring people together, creating a moment of social interaction that spans generations. For those visiting the Modenese Apennines in winter, it is the perfect opportunity to experience Carnival in its most genuine and local dimension.
The 2026 edition of the Prignano sulla Secchia Carnival took place on Sunday, February 15. The festival re-proposed its tried-and-tested format: the traditional children's masked parade (and not only) through the village streets, followed by the party in the municipal gym with a refreshment area managed by the Nuova Pro Loco of Prignano.
The organization was handled by the Nuova Pro Loco of Prignano, the leading association, with the patronage of the Municipal Administration and the collaboration of all local associations.
The event takes place in the center of Prignano sulla Secchia (Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna), through the village streets and in the municipal gym.
By car from Modena, Prignano sulla Secchia can be reached in about 40 minutes by taking the Secchia valley road towards the Apennines. There are no direct train connections: the nearest useful station is Sassuolo, from which you can continue by car or local transport.
Organization by Nuova Pro Loco of Prignano. Phone +39 348 8743407, email [email protected]. The festival is free admission.
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