Tricerro Carnival Eve

The Tricerro Carnival Eve

The Carnival Eve in Tricerro, a small village in the rice-growing plains of the province of Vercelli, in the heart of Piedmont, is the event that officially launches the local carnival season. The evening, dedicated to conviviality and tradition, brings together residents and visitors for a traditional dinner followed by a DJ set, in a festive atmosphere that symbolically marks the beginning of Carnival in the villages of the lower Vercelli area.

Part of the "Borghi in Maschera" Widespread Carnival

The Tricerro Eve is not an isolated event: it is the inaugural stage of Borghi in Maschera, considered one of the most extensive widespread Carnivals in Italy. The project, promoted by the Borghi delle Vie d'Acqua Association, networks 49 municipalities in the territory between the Sesia, Dora Baltea, and Po rivers, where water has shaped both the rice-paddy landscape and the identity of the communities. Participating municipalities, alongside Tricerro, include Santhià, Trino, Crescentino, Livorno Ferraris, Saluggia, Bianzè, Cigliano, and many others.

A Unique Calendar for the Entire Territory

Rather than limiting themselves to isolated parades, the Vie d'Acqua villages have chosen to join forces by offering a single shared calendar. The result is a long season that turns every weekend into a new opportunity to experience Carnival, alternating between:

• Allegorical float parades through the village streets;
• Bean festivals (fagiolate), with the traditional distribution of beans and local products;
• Historical re-enactments and folkloric moments linked to local masks;
• Dinners, dances, and musical evenings in the village squares and halls.

Tradition and Local Identity

The collaboration between municipal administrations, Pro Loco associations, and local groups creates a coordinated program that highlights every single town. For Tricerro, the Carnival Eve represents a strong moment of identity: an opportunity to rediscover the town's farming and rice-growing roots and to welcome visitors to an authentic Piedmont, made of popular traditions, good food, and community spirit.

Why Attend

Those who choose to experience the Tricerro Carnival Eve connect with a Carnival far from the major tourist flows, still deeply tied to the village dimension. It is ideal for those seeking a genuine experience and for those who wish to follow the entire Borghi in Maschera journey, moving from village to village to discover the lower Vercelli area.