Spring Festival

Mirandola's Great Popular Festival

The Festa di Primavera is one of the most beloved events of the Mirandola spring: a grand masked parade that winds through the historic centre of Mirandola, in the Bassa modenese, in the province of Modena. The event is organised by the Principality of France Corta, a historic volunteer society that has enlivened the area for years with its allegorical floats and masks.

The heart of the festival is the allegorical parade: along the avenues and squares of the centre, large handmade floats parade, accompanied by about a thousand costumed participants, musical bands, and majorettes. It is a tradition that blends the folklore of Emilia with that of Verona, the result of the long twinning between the Principality of France Corta and the masked groups from the province of Verona.

Masks and Traditions

The parade brings together some of the most famous masks of Italian popular tradition: La Mirandolina, the city's symbol, Sandrone with the Famiglia Pavironica, quintessential masks from Emilia, and the Papà del Gnoco of Verona, considered the oldest mask in Italian carnival tradition. The parade is opened by the Prince and Princess of Franciacorta, accompanied by the band and majorettes.

A Day of Taste and Joy

In addition to the parade, the Festa di Primavera is also an occasion for conviviality: along the streets and in the square, there are stands offering typical Emilian cuisine, with the famous gnocco fritto, cured meats, pasta with ragù, and Lambrusco wine. The day, completely free and family-friendly, includes entertainment for children and moments of performance that transform the heart of Mirandola into a large village festival.

An event deeply rooted in the life of the Mirandola community and the Emilia-Romagna region, capable of attracting thousands of people every year, including residents, curious visitors, and enthusiasts of allegorical floats and popular traditions.