Summer Carnival of Cupra Marittima

The Carnival That Arrives in Summer

In Cupra Marittima, an elegant seaside town on the Riviera delle Palme in the Province of Ascoli Piceno, Carnival doesn't wait for February. The Summer Carnival is one of the most beloved traditions of the Ferragosto calendar: a masked parade that takes place along the seafront, when the coast is packed with tourists and holidaymakers. It's an informal and joyful event, far from the solemnity of the great winter carnivals, designed specifically to involve those spending their holidays on the Marche coast.

A Party for Everyone, Evenings by the Sea

The event is aimed at a young audience and those who love summer nightlife by the sea, but it remains a party for all ages: children, families, and groups of friends dress up and join the procession. In the late afternoon, the costumed participants parade along Lungomare Bergmark, Viale Romita, and Via Nazario Sauro, in a colourful procession that crosses the tourist heart of the town and then returns to the starting point. Upon return, the party continues with music, dancing, and the traditional evening DJ set that livens up the beach until late.

Costumes in Competition and Prizes

The Summer Carnival has a slightly competitive and very fun-loving spirit: in recent editions, the Pro Loco has awarded prizes for the most original costume and the largest group, as well as a special award from the association itself. Elaborate costumes are not required: the invitation is to improvise, have fun, and add colour to the seafront.

In the Heart of Ferragosto Week

The Summer Carnival is part of the rich programme of events that the Municipality of Cupra Marittima and the Pro Loco organize during Ferragosto week, alongside other historical events such as 'Quartieri senza frontiere' (Districts without borders), a competition between Cupra's neighbourhoods with games, treasure hunts, and sand sculptures. It is one of the elements that makes summer in Cupra, in the Marche region, a season of continuous festivals between the sea, music, and popular traditions.