Carnival in Viareggio: Floats in Tuscany

Known for its massive papier-mâché floats that satirise political and cultural figures, Viareggio’s float parade creates a vibrant atmosphere with colorful costumes, music, and festivities.

The parades draw thousands of visitors of all ages, who come to see both the spectacular floats and parade as well as participate in the festive air that can be breathed in the town on the days of the masquerade processions.

The “Carnevale di Viareggio” actually takes place over an entire month with 6 days of parades each year. These are held on 4 Saturdays/Sundays and one on Fat Thursday and another on Fat Tuesday. The parades take place between the end of January and beginning of March, in the fours weeks that precede

The Carnival in Viareggio is not just for adults, children are more than welcome and have loads of fun together with their parents. The whole procession takes place during daylight hours, in great celebration with everyone in costumes one way or another and lots of music. The festive spirit draws everyone to join in and dance around as well.

*** Carnevale di Viareggio 2025 ***

Saturday, February 8
Opening ceremony – 3pm
1st GIANT FLOAT PARADE – 5pm
With fireworks show at the end

Sunday, Feburary 16 – 3pm
2nd GIANT FLOAT PARADE

Saturday, Feburary 22 – 5pm
3rd GIANT FLOAT PARADE – EVENING edition

Fat Thursday, February 27 – 6pm
4th GIANT FLOAT PARADE – EVENING edition

Sunday, March 2 – 3pm
5th GIANT FLOAT PARADE

Saturday, March 4 – 5pm
6th GIANT FLOAT PARADE – Closing Evening
At the end, JURY decisions
and Fireworks show

Where: along the promenade, the streets that run parallel to the beach in Viareggio (starting at Piazza Mazzini)