Spring Carnival

The second edition (2025)

From May 30 to June 1, 2025, Crispiano became the capital of the Spring Carnival with its second edition, organized by the Chitros Association with the support of the Municipality as part of the "Crispiano Creativa" call for projects.

The event opened on Friday, May 30, from 8:00 PM with an inaugural evening hosted by Franco Cosa and Annette. On Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, also starting at 8:00 PM, the two grand parades took place, starting from Via Martina Franca and accompanied along the route by three sound stations.

The event featured over 600 performers arriving from eight Italian regions and Peru, giving the festival an international dimension. The streets and squares of the center were decorated with papier-mâché, scenic towers, and banners, while the large Fantàsia mask, four meters tall, welcomed visitors. Alongside the spectacular performances, there was a charity lottery supporting social causes in the Taranto area.

Friday, May 30, 2025

• From 8:00 PM — Inaugural evening in the historic center with Franco Cosa and Annette

Saturday, May 31, 2025

• 8:00 PM — Grand parade of masks and performers starting from Via Martina Franca, with three sound stations along the route

Sunday, June 1, 2025

• 8:00 PM — Second grand parade starting from Via Martina Franca through the historic center

Throughout the evenings: papier-mâché decorations, scenic towers, and banners, with the Fantàsia mask (4 meters tall) at the town entrance. Apulian culinary specialties, including bombette and orecchiette.