San Giorio di Susa Carnival

The San Giorio di Susa Carnival

In the heart of the Susa Valley, the town of San Giorio di Susa (Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont) celebrates its Carnival every year, one of the most cherished traditions of this small medieval village at the foot of the Alps. Between the streets of the ricetto, the squares, and the historic Casaforte area, the community gathers for two distinct moments that define the festival: the Shrove Tuesday bonfire and the grand masked parade.

The Shrove Tuesday bonfire

Celebrations come to life with the evocative Carnival bonfire, lit at the Casaforte area. The blaze, a symbolic ritual marking the end of winter and welcoming the arrival of spring, is accompanied by the music of the Filarmonica Concordia and held under the watchful eye of the AIB team, ensuring the safety of the community gathered around the flames.

The masked parade

The highlight of the event is the masked parade. Starting from Piazza Arnaldo Micellone, the procession winds through the village streets: a river of colors, costumes, and music that traverses San Giorio before culminating back in the square at the covered venue. Here, the festivities continue with the free distribution of bugie, hot chocolate, and mulled wine, in a joyful atmosphere that brings together people of all ages.

The return of King Carnival

The most anticipated moment is the proclamation of King Carnival: a return to the historic awards of the 80s and 90s, aimed at celebrating local identity and reconnecting with the traditions of the past. This deep bond with the village's memory makes the San Giorio Carnival much more than just a simple costume party.

A celebration for the whole community

The Carnival is the result of the collective effort of local associations. Sponsored by the Municipality of San Giorio di Susa, it features the active participation of the Pro Loco, the Filarmonica Concordia, AVIS, the Alpini Group, the AIB, and the ASD Show Dance. It is a testament to the vibrant associative life that characterizes the small towns of the Susa Valley, where traditions are passed down through the voluntary commitment of those who animate village life.

San Giorio di Susa, a village of traditions

San Giorio is one of the most charming villages in the lower Susa Valley, famous for its medieval ricetto, its castle, and the parish church of San Giorgio with its 15th-century frescoes. The Carnival is one of many opportunities to discover this Piedmontese town, deeply rooted in its alpine heritage and the rituals that make it a small cradle of local tradition.