Villamagna Carnival
The allegorical float parade in the heart of Villamagna
About Villamagna Carnival
The Villamagna Carnival
The Villamagna Carnival is one of the most cherished festivals in Villamagna, a small hillside town in the Province of Chieti, Abruzzo. Organized by the Pro Loco Villamagna with the support of the municipal administration and numerous local associations, it is an event deeply rooted in the community: since the 1980s, the village streets have been filled with floats and carts on Carnival day, and the tradition has continued unbroken ever since.
The allegorical float parade
The heart of the event is the allegorical float parade, crafted with passion and ingenuity by groups of friends and local associations. The floats take shape over several weeks in the town's warehouses, and on the day of the festival, they parade through the streets of the historic center amidst confetti, streamers, and masks. Each float tells a different story, ranging from great cinema and television classics to current pop culture icons, all with that distinct Abruzzese flair for self-irony and shared celebration.
Music, dancing, and street food
The parade is accompanied by music, singing, and traditional square dances, where anyone can join the procession—there are no spectators, only participants. Along the route, there is no shortage of food stalls and food trucks offering local specialties and seasonal sweets. The festivities continue until the evening, transforming the village into a massive open-air party.
A popular and free carnival
The Villamagna Carnival is part of the regional calendar «Carnival with the Pro Loco of Abruzzo» promoted by UNPLI Abruzzo, which brings together dozens of events across the region every year. The organizers like to remind visitors that while they may not have the economic resources of larger events, they make up for it with passion and creativity: admission is always free and participation is open to everyone. It is precisely this community spirit that makes the Villamagna Carnival an authentic opportunity to discover an Abruzzese village in its most festive guise.
Villamagna Carnival — edition 2026
Villamagna Carnival 2026
The 2026 edition opened on Sunday, February 15, from 3 PM to 8 PM, with the grand parade of allegorical floats along the streets of the historic center of Villamagna, in the Province of Chieti. The procession, which departed from the local winery square, was repeated on Shrove Tuesday, February 17.
The nine competing floats
There were nine allegorical floats, created by groups of friends and local associations, with themes drawn from cinema, music, and pop culture: The Lord of the Rings, Sister Act, Willy Wonka, The Wonderful World of Bees, a tribute to Raffaella Carrà, the Love Float, Huntrix K-pop and Saja Boys, Mistery Box, and Ghostbusters.
The event, with free admission, was accompanied by music, singing, square dancing, and food trucks, as part of the regional «Carnival with the Pro Loco of Abruzzo» calendar.
Programme Villamagna Carnival 2026
- Sunday, February 15, 2026 — 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Allegorical float parade from the local winery square through the historic center streets
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (Shrove Tuesday) — Repeat of the float parade
Floats in the parade: The Lord of the Rings, Sister Act, Willy Wonka, The Wonderful World of Bees, Raffaella Carrà, the Love Float, Huntrix K-pop and Saja Boys, Mistery Box, Ghostbusters.
Highlights Villamagna Carnival 2026
- Nine allegorical floats themed around cinema, music, and pop culture
- Parade through the historic center starting from the local winery
- Music, singing, and square dancing open to everyone
- Food trucks and food stalls
Prices Villamagna Carnival 2026
Practical information — Villamagna Carnival
Location
The parade travels through the historic center of Villamagna (CH), in Abruzzo. The floats depart from the square of the local winery (cantina sociale).
How to get there
By car: Villamagna is about 12 km from Chieti; from the A14 motorway, take the Pescara-Chieti or Val di Sangro exit, then follow provincial roads inland. The nearest train station is Chieti, which is connected by local bus lines.
Admission and information
Admission is free. Food trucks and food stalls are available along the route. For the updated program, we recommend following the social media channels of the Pro Loco Villamagna.
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Where does it take place — Villamagna Carnival
Centro storico di Villamagna