Rubano Carnival
The parade of allegorical floats of Rubano
About Rubano Carnival
The Rubano Carnival
The Rubano Carnival, in the province of Padua, is one of the town's most beloved festivals, with a history of over twenty-five editions. In the heart of winter, on a Sunday in February, the streets of Rubano fill with colors, music, and masks for the grand parade of allegorical floats.
The parade of floats
The procession, which includes about fifteen allegorical floats and several masked groups, crosses the town accompanied by music and entertainment. Along the route, there are the typical sweets of the Venetian Carnival, crostoli and frittelle, offered to all participants. The festival concludes with the award ceremony for the floats.
A community celebration
The event is organized by the Circolo Santa Maria Assunta with the collaboration of local associations — including the municipal AVIS of Bosco di Rubano and the CSI Rubano Sports Union — and the patronage of the Municipality. It is a festival entirely animated by volunteers, designed especially for families and children.
Carnival in the Padua area
Among the many Carnival traditions of the Veneto region, the Rubano Carnival is a genuine and participatory local event, which combines the fantasy of the floats with the taste of typical sweets and the joy of the masked festival.
Rubano Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Rubano Carnival returns on a Sunday in February, with the usual parade of allegorical floats.
The procession starts in the early afternoon (from 2:00 PM) from Bosco di Rubano, with about fifteen floats and several masked groups crossing the town to the church of Rubano. Along the route, there will be music, entertainment, and the traditional crostoli and fritters for everyone; at the end, the award ceremony for the floats. The event is organized by the Circolo Santa Maria Assunta with local associations.
Programme Rubano Carnival 2026
Carnival Sunday 2026 — from 2:00 PM
- Start of the parade of allegorical floats from Bosco di Rubano
- Procession of about 15 floats and masked groups to the church of Rubano
- Music, entertainment, and masks along the route
- Crostoli and fritters for everyone
- At the end: award ceremony for the floats
In case of bad weather, the parade is canceled, and the entertainment with crostoli and fritters is moved to the Patronato of Rubano.
Highlights Rubano Carnival 2026
The parade of about fifteen allegorical floats through the town streets, with crostoli and fritters for everyone.
Prices Rubano Carnival 2026
Practical information — Rubano Carnival
How to get there
Rubano is located west of Padua, along the SR11. It is easily reached by car from Padua and from the A4 motorway (Padova Ovest exit). The parade affects Bosco di Rubano and the town center.
Information
Free admission. In case of bad weather, the parade of floats is canceled, and the entertainment, with crostoli and fritters, is moved to the Patronato of Rubano. Info on the Rubano Municipality channels.
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Where does it take place — Rubano Carnival
Bosco di Rubano e centro di Rubano
Piazza Madre Teresa di Calcutta, 35030 Rubano