Umbertide Carnival – Parade of Floats
Floats, masks, and entertainment through the streets of the Upper Tiber Valley
About Umbertide Carnival
The Carnival of the Upper Tiber Valley
The Umbertide Carnival is one of the most colorful winter festivals in the Upper Tiber Valley, in the province of Perugia. The heart of the event is the parade of allegorical floats, which winds through the main streets of the town, bringing with it music, masks, and entertainment. The floats, created by the local Pro Loco associations, parade from the center to Parco Ranieri, where the festivities continue with entertainment and activities.
A Widespread Celebration
The Umbertide Carnival is not just the grand float parade on Sunday: the calendar spans several days and involves the entire municipality. Events include a masked ball at the Teatro dei Riuniti, the Prehistoric Carnival for children, and events in the hamlets – "Alice in Pierantonio's Wonderland" in Pierantonio and the Harlequin Carnival in the hamlet of Niccone.
Community and Tradition
The festival is the result of the work of the Pro Loco associations and local organizations of Umbertide, with the participation of the Banda Città di Umbertide and the support of volunteers, the Red Cross, and Civil Protection. A Carnival that, alongside the spectacle of the floats, maintains the community dimension of a village festival.
Umbertide Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Umbertide Carnival took place from February 14 to 21. The highlight was the 5th parade of allegorical floats on Sunday, February 15: gathering at 2:00 PM in Via Morandi, departure at 2:30 PM, procession of floats from the local Pro Loco associations with the Banda Città di Umbertide, and final party at Parco Ranieri until around 8:00 PM, with music, shows, and entertainment. Alongside the parade, the calendar featured the "Love Affair" masked ball, the Prehistoric Carnival for children, and events in the hamlets.
Programme Umbertide Carnival 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026
- 10:00 PM — "Love Affair" masked ball at the Teatro dei Riuniti (organized by Accademia dei Riuniti with AVIS Umbertide)
Sunday, February 15, 2026 — Float Parade
- 2:00 PM — gathering in Via Morandi (swimming pool parking lot)
- 2:30 PM — departure of the 5th parade of allegorical floats with the Banda Città di Umbertide
- Until approx. 8:00 PM — final party at Parco Ranieri with music, shows, and entertainment
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- 3:00 PM — "Alice in Pierantonio's Wonderland" in the hamlet of Pierantonio
- 3:30 PM — Prehistoric Carnival at PUC (former Tabacchi), with workshops, entertainment, and games for children (organized by ASD Agape)
Saturday, February 21, 2026
- 3:00 PM-8:00 PM — 4th Harlequin Carnival in the hamlet of Niccone (Association "Niccone C'è")
Highlights Umbertide Carnival 2026
Prices Umbertide Carnival 2026
Practical information — Umbertide Carnival
How to get there
Umbertide is located in the Upper Tiber Valley, on the SS3bis E45 (Umbertide exit), about 30 km from Perugia. Umbertide has a train station on the Ferrovia Centrale Umbra line (Sansepolcro–Perugia–Terni).
Admission
The float parade and outdoor events are free to attend; some indoor events (like the masked ball) may require booking. For the updated program, consult the channels of the Municipality and the Pro Loco associations of Umbertide.
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Where does it take place — Umbertide Carnival
Vie del centro di Umbertide e Parco Ranieri
Centro storico, 06019 Umbertide