Viareggio Carnival 2019

In Italy, the month of February is dedicated to celebrating Carnival. Many towns in Tuscany host traditional processions of allegorical floats and the streets are fitted out in a festive atmosphere. The Carnival of Viareggio is the most famous carnival in Tuscany and in Italy. The History of Carnival of Viareggio dates back to 1873 .

The Carnival in Viareggio is one of the best in Italy and the atmosphere is so festive and filled with the spirit of carnival. The themes of the carnival from Politics to social issues covers it very well. The normal ticket to enter is 20 Euros, You can buy at the counter but you can buy tickets online as well (http://viareggio.ilcarnevale.com/en/home).

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Hi @AkhilGarg91 ,

I was waiting for a post regarding the Carnival of Viareggio. Got so many memories regarding this period of the year.

Are you there on vacation or are you a local? I can give you some tips regarding the event, as lot of my friends are involved in the organization.

Please feel free to add your sensations regarding the Carnival and to describe the pictures that you have posted.

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Hi @Sorbe ,

I was there during opening ceremony with my Italian friend. It was very nice and we had so much fun. Thanks for help.

Hello @AkhilGarg91 ,

Thank you for sharing these photos from the Viareggio carnival, it really looks very interesting.

I can see that, just like the festival of Nice, it has some amazingly done puppets with a particular message. :slight_smile:

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Hi @AkhilGarg91

Thanks for the fantabulous post with lots of interesting pictures from carnival, i am excited to see your next travel story. :slight_smile:

Hi @AkhilGarg91 ,

Thanks to you for this post. On the last Sunday usually the parade is free of entrance.

Which Carnival wagon did you like most?

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Hi @Sorbe ,

I think I will prefer the trump one but apart from that I like the many of themes such as whale one and TV one.

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