Vergato Historical Carnival
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Vergato Historical Carnival

01 Mar 2025 — 02 Mar 2025
Vergato — Bologna (237)

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Edition 2025 — Vergato Carnival

The 143rd edition of the Vergato Historical Carnival took place at the end of February and the first weekend of March 2025, with the main parades on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2. Without allegorical floats, the carnival societies animated Vergato with masks, music, and shows, awaiting the return of the floats planned for the following edition.

143rd edition of the Vergato Historical Carnival

The 2025 edition marked the 143rd edition of the historic event in Vergato, in the Bologna Apennines. The main parades took place on Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, 2025, while related activities animated the town starting from the end of February.

The food stalls opened from 12:00 PM, accompanied by musical entertainment and games for children organized by the Pro Loco. From 2:30 PM, the masked parade of the Vergato carnival societies began, with the Prince of Montepetto reciting his zirudèla from the town hall balcony. Among the entertainment, the Afro-Brazilian percussion orchestra Marakatimba, the folk group Insieme per caso from Zocca, and group dances were featured. In that edition, the carnival societies adapted to the format without allegorical floats, awaiting their much-anticipated return.

Where does it take place — Vergato Carnival

Piazza Capitani della Montagna

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Vergato Carnival in brief

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