Valceresio Carnival - Il Ciumm
Floats and the local sausage, symbol of Valceresio
About Carnival Il Ciumm
The masked festival of Valceresio
The Valceresio Carnival is the great Carnival festival of Arcisate, in the province of Varese, and of the entire valley. The allegorical floats and masked groups parade through the streets of the town, starting from the center to reach the festival area of Parco Lagozza, where the day continues with music, dancing, and conviviality.
Il Ciumm, soul of the Carnival
The true protagonist of the festival is the Ciumm, the centuries-old local sausage that represents the soul of the Carnival in Valceresio. The convivial lunch, which brings participants together at Parco Lagozza, revolves around it, with the Ciumm as the guest of honor. Each edition has a theme that inspires floats and costumes, in a climate of joy and creativity.
A festival for the whole community
Organized by Arcisate Cultura, the Carnival offers free games for children, prize lotteries, and DJ sets for the afternoon. It is a highly anticipated event, capable of uniting gastronomic tradition, jovial spirit, and the desire to be together, attracting families and visitors from all over Valceresio in the heart of winter.
Carnival Il Ciumm — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Valceresio Carnival in Arcisate is scheduled for February 21, with the theme 'The Circus and the Clowns'. The festival begins with the parade of allegorical floats and masked groups and culminates at Parco Lagozza with a convivial lunch, where the Ciumm is the guest of honor, and an afternoon of music and dancing.
Programme Carnival Il Ciumm 2026
Program for February 21, 2026, in Arcisate (Theme 'The Circus and the Clowns'):
- 11:00 AM — departure of allegorical floats from Via della Vittoria
- 11:20 AM — departure of walking groups from Palestra Lamanna
- 11:40 AM — official presentation at the Town Hall
- 12:30 PM — arrival at the festival area of Parco Lagozza and lunch with the Ciumm
- From 3:30 PM — DJ set and dancing
For children: free game stations; prize lottery.
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Practical information — Carnival Il Ciumm
Where
The parade crosses the center of Arcisate (VA) and arrives at Parco Lagozza, Via Cavour 54. It is advisable to reach the town by train (Arcisate station) to avoid parking problems.
Admission
Free admission. Lunch with the Ciumm and attractions at Parco Lagozza. Program on arcisatecultura.it.
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Where does it take place — Carnival Il Ciumm
Parco Lagozza
Via Cavour 54, 21051 Arcisate