I love the Carnevale in Viareggio! It is loud, chaotic and fabulous. This year was no exception. I don’t understand the meaning behind all of the amazing floats, some are obvious but others not. It doesn’t matter, I love being there for the noise, the excitement and the enthusiasm of the participants.
Here are some of the floats with their teams of dancing, singing participants.
This was one of my favourite floats. The costumes of the people involved were spectacular, and I loved the fiddling grasshopper.
Taking a break.
Floats about Peace were timely. The floats take months to make so Putin’s war against Ukraine didn’t make it, but Ukraine flags were on many floats. It is a pity the idiotic, megalomaniac Russian leader didn’t spend his time making spectacular floats for his people to dance in front of rather than send them off in tanks to kill people.
Another favourite was Don Quixote, the music was deafening and wonderful.
Climate change is featured regularly.
The next one was impressive, but I am unsure of the message.
Covid got its own float, with live music.
Another one whose meaning escaped me.
Fierce dragons are always popular.
Joe Biden rode a buffalo with Putin as a sting in the tail.
Burlamacco, the symbol of Carnevale was there and some chefs threw endless confetti…I am still picking it out of my pockets.
Special mention goes to Popeye and The Hulk who helped to keep us safe.
I’m sure next year’s floats are already under construction. I can’t wait to see what they come up with.
These floats are so clever. Amazing.
By: Sandra Robbins on March 8, 2022
at 8:43 pm
Being there and standing underneath them as they trundle past is wonderful.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 6:33 am
Fantastic photos, Deb. I also love the floats at Viareggio. Carnevale is not to be missed , if possible.
By: Dianne Perrin on March 8, 2022
at 8:50 pm
I go most years. I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 6:34 am
All those floats are just incredible & cannot believe the numbers in the parade each one a masterpiece. Must be a wonderful time to be there and enjoying the atmosphere.
By: Camillus Davall. on March 8, 2022
at 8:54 pm
Spectacular! And that blue sky!
By: Christine Collins on March 9, 2022
at 12:00 am
It was a beautiful day.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 6:36 am
Being there with all the noise and chaos is wonderful. I have been 8 times.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 6:35 am
My gosh, the creativity is astounding. I can’t begin to imagine the hours and hours of work that go into making these floats. It’s sad to think they must be abandoned once the parade is over, to make way for the offering for next year. I am so glad I got to Viareggio, even if it wasn’t at Carnevale.
By: Yvonne on March 8, 2022
at 9:22 pm
The floats are incredible. I will go one day to the workshop to see them being made.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 6:37 am
Wonderful spectacle! Creativity in spades!
By: Donna Mead on March 8, 2022
at 10:08 pm
I love Carnevale!
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 6:39 am
Amazing. Great photos. Thank you for sharing.i
By: Vennetia on March 8, 2022
at 11:25 pm
It is amazing to be there.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 7:49 am
Must be very satisfying to see your design come to life. Many creative people there. Thanks for sharing.
By: Judy Plant on March 9, 2022
at 12:38 am
I think it would be fun to participate on the day.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 7:49 am
I love seeing how carnivals are returning around the globe, although I think it’s still wise to wear our masks. And I noticed some of the performers in this year’s Carnevale Viareggio wore masks that were camouflaged with their costumes. Very smart! Those floats look really impressive. I can imagine how much more astonishing they must have been in person.
By: Bama on March 9, 2022
at 12:42 am
It is incredible to be there, I love it. Most people, including me, were wearing masks.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 7:50 am
Wonderful floats full of creativity, as usual. Thank you, Debra
By: mulinodominillo on March 9, 2022
at 5:31 am
It is an amazing event,
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 7:51 am
Wow they really outdo themselves! It must be quite surreal to see these in real life given their scale.
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on March 9, 2022
at 6:15 am
Standing underneath these floats as they lumber past is quite something.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 9, 2022
at 7:51 am
Spectacular. Thanks for sending that, great entertainment during such dark times
By: Derin Gemignani on March 9, 2022
at 11:40 pm
Wow – and the religious one is quite sinister. I should like to be able to pin Putin right where he is anchored to the tail!
By: Jan on March 14, 2022
at 10:45 am