Pontecorvo Carnival
From February 9th to 11th, 2024. Folklore and tradition.
From February 9th to 11th, 2024, is taking place in Pontecorvo (Ciociaria) the 72nd edition of Pontecorvo Carnival.
The main event of Pontecorvo Carnival, first held in 1952, is the unmissable parade with floats and masked groups.
Further events include tastings, costume competitions for kids, the Carnival Princess pageant, marching band and majorette parade, costume parties, live music, and so much more.
The event’s mascots are Burlicchio (Pontecorvo Carnival’s official Mask), the Princess, who represents the winner of the pageant and who’s symbolically given the keys to the city, and the “Mazzamaveri”, allegorical depiction of the Saracens who invaded the country in the 10th century.
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(photos: event’s official website)
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