Siano Carnival

Siano Carnival 2026: the recovered festival

The 2026 Carnival in Siano, in the province of Salerno, will long remain in the town's memory. The float parade was expected on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Fat Tuesday, but was blocked at the last minute due to a lack of necessary permits. Children were already in the streets waiting for the floats, and the Siano Carnival social media page expressed the organizers' deep frustration.

The Municipality's statement and the controversy

The case immediately triggered a political aftermath. The municipal administration released an official note explaining that the documentation required for the authorization process had not been produced, reiterating that legality must be a concrete principle and not just a slogan, while recalling the logistical support guaranteed to the association throughout the year for building the floats. From the opposition, councilor Anna Botta criticized both the decision and the late communication, highlighting the volunteers' commitment.

Sunday, February 22: the floats finally on the street

Five days later, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Siano reclaimed its Carnival. In the afternoon, two allegorical floats created by the association traveled through the town streets, welcomed by families on their balconies and many children in costume. A particularly moving moment was dedicated to little Domenico, a two-and-a-half-year-old boy who passed away at the Monaldi Hospital in Naples, remembered with the release of colorful balloons.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 — parade cancelled

The allegorical float parade scheduled for Fat Tuesday was cancelled shortly before the start due to a lack of complete permits.

Sunday, February 22, 2026 — parade recovered

• Afternoon: parade of two allegorical floats built by the Siano Carnival Association along the streets of Siano's center
• Participation of children and masked groups, with music and confetti along the entire route
• Commemorative moment with the release of colorful balloons in memory of little Domenico

• Two papier-mâché allegorical floats built by hand by the association's volunteers
• The parade recovered on Sunday, February 22, after the Fat Tuesday cancellation
• Siano's center streets filled with colors, music, and applause
• Families on balconies and children in costume along the entire route
• Release of colorful balloons in memory of little Domenico

Getting there

Siano can be reached by car via the Castel San Giorgio exit on the A30 Caserta-Salerno motorway, just a few minutes from the town center. From Salerno, take the SS 18 and then the provincial roads of the Irno Valley; from Naples, the fastest route is the A30. By train, the nearest station is Nocera Inferiore on the Naples-Salerno line, from where you can continue by bus or taxi.

Admission and costs

The float parade takes place on public streets and is completely free, with no tickets or reservations required.

Practical tips

• On parade days, the center of Siano is closed to traffic: it is best to park in the outskirts and reach the route on foot.
• Check dates and times on the Siano Carnival Facebook page shortly before the event: the schedule may change at the last minute.
• The event is child-friendly, and children are encouraged to wear costumes; confetti and streamers purchased on-site are recommended.

Where to stay and eat

Siano has limited accommodation; for a more comfortable stay, consider Nocera Inferiore, Mercato San Severino, or Salerno, all within a short distance. Local cuisine features dishes from the Agro Nocerino Sarnese, from San Marzano tomatoes to pizza, as well as the famous Siano percoca peach.