San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival
Edition 2026 Street arts Folk traditions Folklore

San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival

The parade of allegorical floats in the heart of Val d'Alpone

San Giovanni Ilarione — Verona (023)
Dates 15 Feb โ€” 15 Feb 2026
Location San Giovanni Ilarione (023)
Prices Free
Status Finished

About San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival

The San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival annually colors the streets of the Veronese town with the grand parade of allegorical floats, traditional masks, and costumes for all ages. Organized by the Pro Loco, it's an event designed especially for families: in addition to the parade, there are food and wine stalls, face painting, and inflatables, all in a cheerful atmosphere that brings together the community of Val d'Alpone.

Carnival in Val d'Alpone

The San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival is one of the most colorful festivals in the calendar of this municipality in the Val d'Alpone, in the province of Verona. On the afternoon dedicated to the festival, the town's streets fill with allegorical floats, traditional masks, and costumed children, accompanied by music and the enthusiasm of the community.

A Festival for Families

The event is organized by the Pro Loco San Giovanni Ilarione with a special focus on children: in addition to the grand parade, the festival offers food and wine stalls, face painting, and an inflatable slide in the main square, for an afternoon of fun accessible to all ages.

Tradition and Community

The Carnival represents one of the most cherished community events in the town, uniting different generations around the Venetian carnival tradition in the heart of the Veronese province.

San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival โ€” edition 2026

The San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival 2026 took place on Sunday, February 15, with the parade of allegorical floats starting at 2:00 PM through the town's streets, accompanied by masks, food and wine stalls, face painting, and an inflatable slide.

The 2026 edition of the San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival was held on Sunday, February 15. From 2:00 PM, the grand parade of allegorical floats crossed the town's streets, amidst traditional masks and costumed children. In the main square, organized by the Pro Loco, food and wine stalls, face painting, and an inflatable slide entertained the afternoon for the little ones.

Programme San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival 2026

Sunday, February 15

  • From 2:00 PM โ€” Start of the parade of allegorical floats through the town streets, with traditional masks and costumes
  • In the square โ€” food and wine stalls, face painting, and inflatable slide

Highlights San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival 2026

Parade of allegorical floats from 2:00 PM and entertainment for children in the square.

Prices San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival 2026

Free admission.

Practical information — San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival

How to get there

San Giovanni Ilarione (VR) is located in Val d'Alpone, reachable by car from San Bonifacio and from the Montebello Vicentino or Soave-San Bonifacio exit of the A4 motorway. The parade runs through the town center streets.

Admission

Free admission. Info: [email protected] โ€” www.ilarione.it

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Where does it take place โ€” San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival

Vie e piazza del paese

Piazza Municipio, 37035 San Giovanni Ilarione

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San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival in brief

Street arts Folk traditions Folklore Young audience Family Children Outdoor Verona

History of San Giovanni Ilarione Carnival