San Maurizio Canavese Carnival

The San Maurizio Canavese Carnival

The San Maurizio Canavese Carnival is one of the most cherished winter events in the Municipality of San Maurizio Canavese, in the Province of Turin, in the heart of the Piedmontese Canavese. For an afternoon, the town streets fill with confetti, costumes, and music, in a celebration that involves both young and old, renewing a popular tradition deeply rooted in the area.

The masquerade parade

The heart of the event is the masquerade parade. Masks and floats gather in Piazza Statuto in the early afternoon and, upon the signal, parade along the town streets until they reach Piazza Marconi. Colorful costumes, masked groups, and allegorical floats bring the procession to life, accompanied by the music of the local philharmonic band, in a festive atmosphere that attracts families and curious onlookers from all over the Canavese.

Games, awards, and the Carnival Bonfire

Once in the square, the program continues with the awards for the best masks and floats, an eagerly awaited moment that rewards the creativity and effort of the participants. Then, it is time for street games and the wild Pillow Fight, before the grand finale: the Carnival Bonfire, an ancient ritual that uses the bonfire to bid farewell to the carnival season and symbolically welcome spring. There is no shortage of music and food stalls to conclude the day in good company.

A community celebration

The Carnival is organized by the Parish of San Maurizio Martire and the Municipality of San Maurizio Canavese, with the collaboration of numerous local entities: the Alpini, the Merchants' Association, the Teste Quadre Committee, the La Novella Philharmonic, Fili d'Argento, the Pro Loco of Ceretta, AVIS, the Civil Protection, and the Fire Brigade. It is precisely this spirit of volunteerism and collective participation that makes the San Maurizio Carnival an authentic celebration, capable of keeping a tradition dear to the entire Canavese and Piedmont community alive.