Vimercate Carnival
Masked parades in the town centre and in Ruginello
About Vimercate Carnival
The Carnival that colours Vimercate
The Vimercate Carnival is one of the most cherished events in the winter calendar of the municipality in the province of Monza and Brianza. It is organized by Pro Loco Vimercate, with the support of the municipal administration: a masked parade that each year chooses a different theme and winds through the streets and squares of the historic centre, from Piazzale Martiri Vimercatesi to the Cristo Re Youth Centre, where awards are given for the most original costumes.
Two festivals in one
Alongside the parade in the town centre, the festival is duplicated in the hamlet of Ruginello, where the association Amici di Ruginello (ADR) organizes the traditional "Carnevalello", also themed. Here, the afternoon includes a parade, music, a treasure hunt, tasting of 'chiacchiere', and awards for the costumes, in a more intimate, neighbourhood-focused setting.
A shared tradition
The Vimercate Carnival is a free, outdoor event, designed for families and children but capable of engaging the entire town. It is one of the moments when the historic centre of Vimercate, with its arcades and squares, transforms into an open-air stage.
Vimercate Carnival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Vimercate Carnival takes place on Saturday 21 February 2026, organized by Pro Loco Vimercate with the support of the municipal administration. The theme chosen for the town centre parade is "Winter Olympics – the world tour in costume", with costumes inspired by skiers, skaters, and legendary national teams. In parallel, the Ruginello hamlet offers the "Carnevalello" themed "Pirates sighted in Ruginello".
Programme Vimercate Carnival 2026
Historic Centre — "Winter Olympics" Parade
- 2:30 PM — Meeting point at Piazzale Martiri Vimercatesi. The procession crosses Via L. Ronchi, Via Crocefisso, Piazzale Marconi, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza Roma, Via L. da Vinci, Piazza S. Stefano, and Via Mazzini.
- Arrival at the Cristo Re Youth Centre (Via Valcamonica) with awards for the most original costumes.
Ruginello — "Carnevalello" (Theme: "Pirates sighted in Ruginello")
- 2:30 PM — Meeting point at the Ruginello oratory.
- 3:00 PM — Parade starts along Via Diaz, Via Rimembranza, Via Indipendenza, Via Don L. Lauldi, and Via Nazioni Unite.
- 4:30 PM — Return to the oratory with music, treasure hunt, and tasting of 'chiacchiere'.
- 5:30 PM — Awards for the best costumes.
Highlights Vimercate Carnival 2026
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Practical information — Vimercate Carnival
How to get there
Vimercate is located in the province of Monza and Brianza. By car, it can be reached from the Tangenziale Est of Milan and the SP2; the terminus of the tram-train and bus lines connect the town with Monza and Milan. The town centre parade starts from Piazzale Martiri Vimercatesi.
Admission
The event is free. It is recommended to come in costume to participate in the parades.
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Where does it take place — Vimercate Carnival
Centro storico di Vimercate
Piazzale Martiri Vimercatesi, 20871 Vimercate