Terranuova Bracciolini Carnival

The Terranuova Bracciolini Carnival

In the heart of the Valdarno area, the Terranuova Bracciolini Carnival transforms the historic center of the municipality in the province of Arezzo, Tuscany, into a grand stage of joy. For several days in February, the main squares and streets fill with allegorical floats, confetti, costumes, and music, drawing participation from families, children, and associations across the entire region.

Allegorical Float Parades

The heart of the event is the allegorical float parade, designed and brought to the streets by local groups and associations. Featured floats include "I' Citto," "Saliscendi dei ragazzi," "Le Torri," "Il Paese dei Balocchi" by the New Volley society, and "La Banda" by the Giuseppe Verdi Philharmonic. The processions wind through the center, passing through Piazza San Francesco, Via Roma, Piazza della Repubblica, Piazza Trento, Piazza Trieste, and Piazza Unità Italiana, accompanied by street bands and live music.

Costume Contest and Entertainment

Alongside the parades, the Carnival offers a rich program of side events. Among the most anticipated is the prize-winning contest for the best costumes, divided into various categories: best mask, most original mask, funniest mask, baby mask, and best group costume. There are also rides for children, DJ sets in the squares, and a masked parade that adds rhythm to the festive days.

Workshops for Children

The Terranuova Carnival has a strong focus on families. Creative workshops dedicated to mask-making are organized for children aged 4 to 10, led by local associations. Recreational activities and flea markets featuring local hobbyists complete an offering that makes the Carnival a meeting point for the entire citizenry.

A Community Celebration

The event is organized by the Municipality of Terranuova Bracciolini together with the Pro Loco and a wide network of local associations, who collaborate on building the floats and animating the days. The Carnival thus represents not only a festive appointment but also an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of the Valdarno community around a shared popular tradition.