Prignano sulla Secchia Carnival
Edition 2026 Street arts Heritage Folk traditions

Prignano sulla Secchia Carnival

The village's Carnival celebration, with a masked parade and fun for everyone

Prignano sulla Secchia — Modena (036)
Dates 15 Feb — 15 Feb 2026
Location Prignano sulla Secchia (036)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About Prignano Carnival

The Carnival of Prignano sulla Secchia is the festival that every year, in the heart of the Apennine winter, fills the village streets with color and joy. Organized by the Nuova Pro Loco of Prignano with the involvement of all local associations, the event centers on the traditional children's masked parade, followed by a big party in the municipal gym. A simple and genuine day, made of masks, confetti, games, and sharing, designed for all ages and deeply rooted in the community of this municipality in the Province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna.

The Carnival of Prignano sulla Secchia

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.

A Celebration Made by the Community

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 Masked Parade and the Party in the Gym

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.

A Tradition Rooted in the Territory

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.

Prignano Carnival — edition 2026

The 2026 edition of the Carnival of Prignano sulla Secchia took place on Sunday, February 15, confirming the traditional format: the children's masked parade through the village streets, followed by the party in the municipal gym. Organized by the Nuova Pro Loco of Prignano together with local associations, the day saw wide participation and great community involvement.

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.

Programme Prignano Carnival 2026

Sunday, February 15, 2026

  • Traditional children's masked parade (and not only) through the village streets
  • Party in the municipal gym with refreshment area
  • Games and fun for all ages

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.

Highlights Prignano Carnival 2026

The children's masked parade through the village streets and the party in the municipal gym.

Prices Prignano Carnival 2026

Free admission event.

Practical information — Prignano Carnival

Where

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.

How to get there

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.

Information and contacts

Organization by Nuova Pro Loco of Prignano. Phone +39 348 8743407, email [email protected]. The festival is free admission.

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Where does it take place — Prignano Carnival

Palestra comunale e vie del paese

Contact Prignano Carnival

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+39 348 8743407

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