Superadults Carnival

A Carnival that leaves no one behind

In Rome, Carnival is traditionally a children's celebration: confetti, streamers, and costume parades in parks and city squares. The Superadults Carnival flips this tradition on its head, focusing on those who have already seen many Carnivals in their lifetime. Each year, the Municipio VI delle Torri—the most populous district in the capital—organizes this festive afternoon reserved for local seniors, with a title that serves as a statement of intent: not just "the elderly," but superadults.

Where and when

The event takes place at Mi Vida Events, located at via Torregrotta 16 in the Torre Angela neighborhood, just a short walk from the metro station. The festivities begin in the early afternoon and continue until evening, with completely free admission. While participation is primarily aimed at those who attend the district's senior centers, family members and companions are more than welcome to join.

Music, dancing, and a costume contest

The program follows the classic Roman neighborhood festival format, with a few extra touches: live music and group dancing, traditional Carnival sweets—the essential frappe and castagnole that are staples on Roman tables in February—and a best costume contest, with a final prize for the most original outfit. Many participants prepare their costumes weeks in advance, often sewing them at home or crafting them in senior center workshops, making the awards ceremony the most anticipated moment of the afternoon.

The Municipio VI delle Torri

The Municipio VI delle Torri encompasses the neighborhoods on the eastern outskirts of the capital—Torre Angela, Tor Bella Monaca, Borghesiana, Torre Maura, Finocchio, and Lunghezza—a young, vast territory that has grown rapidly in recent decades. Over the years, the district's social policies have built a network of senior centers and social initiatives, ranging from summer holidays to workshops. The Superadults Carnival is one of the most popular events in this calendar and one of the few moments when the entire district gathers under one roof.

Why it's worth attending

• Free admission and no barriers to participation.
• A genuine, non-symbolic event of social inclusion: the party is tailor-made for the over-65s.
• The popular traditions of the Roman Carnival—costumes, fried sweets, dancing—brought into a local neighborhood context.
• An opportunity to discover a side of Rome beyond the historic center, exploring the life and associations of the peripheral districts.

Carnival in the province of Rome and Lazio

This initiative is part of a vibrant Roman February: during the Carnival period, every district in the capital organizes parades, workshops, and masquerade parties, while in the rest of the Lazio region, the Carnival tradition lives on through historic events like the Ronciglione Carnival, the Poggio Mirteto Carnival, or the festivities in the Castelli Romani. The Superadults Carnival adds a subtle yet precious piece to this landscape, reminding us that a popular festival is only truly successful when it leaves no one behind.