This is the official Viareggio Carnival program for the year 2010. The program is divided into two parts. The first lists the city-wide celebrations, while the second lists the celebrations made in each district of the city. The inauguration ceremony will be held on January 30th with thousands of people masked through the streets of Viareggio, and the day will end with fireworks.
Celebrations will be held during all weekends until February 21st, the city districts will start celebrating from the afternoon of each Saturday, and the 5 float parades will be held on each Sunday afternoon form 3 pm onwards. Much more will happen in Viareggo during this 2010 carnival edition. Read on!
Saturday, January 30th Solemn inauguration of the 2010 Viareggio Carnival
At 3,30pm parade of masks through the city streets.
At 5pm there will be the flag-rising ceremony and grand finale with fireworks
A delegation from Glasgow, Scotland, will be present and the visit will be honored by the city with a sampling of typical Scottish products.
Grand parades of masks and floats
The giant paper-mache floats, created by the Viareggio masters parade on the wonderful city promenade.
First Parade on Sunday, January 31 at 3pm
Second Parade on Sunday, February 7 at 3pm
Third Parade on Sunday, February 14 at 3pm
Fourth Parade Tuesday on February 16 at 2pm live on national television and a t 4pm will start the night parade.
Fifth Parade on Sunday, February 21 at 5pm
Carnival Long Weekends
Every Saturday before the parade day in Piazza Mazzini there will be music, animation, games and entertainment from 4pm
District Parties
The local districts are the most genuine soul of the Carnival of Viareggio. The districts of the city during the long carnival month transform their streets and squares into theaters with live music and dancing of all kinds, and outdoor cooking where you can taste the delicious typical dishes of Viareggio.
Torre del Lago Puccini District
Open on January 30th and 31st from 6pm to midnight.
Marco Polo District
Open from February 5th until sunday 7thfrom 6pm until midnight.
Terminetto District
On February 9th or the tenth if it rains on the 9th from 3pm until 6pm with the schools parade. It will stay open until 11pm.
Vecchia Viareggio District
An occasion for children, on February 11 from 2 pm to 7pm with the Children’s Carnival
Baccanale Darsena District
From February 12th to the 16th from 6pm until midnight, and on the 13th from 2 to 6pm with the Children’s Carnival.
Croce Verde Centro District
From February 18th to the 21st from 6pm to midnight.
Quattro Venti District
On February 7th and 8th from 5pm until midnight.
The carnival of Viareggio is one of the most beautiful and spectacular of Italy. A great party to be part of!
[...] On Saturdays, between January 30 and February 21st, there are concerts and other events organized in Piazza Mazzini after 4pm. In addition, every neighbourhood in Viareggio organizes its own street party. Here is a list of the Carnival Parties in Viareggio and surroundings. [...]
Can i get the list of the Carnival Parties in Viareggio
Hi, It’s right here on the post, you just need to go to the city district indicated in the post at that time.