Carnevale Viareggio celebrated its 150th year this year! My first visit to this incredible spectacle was in 2011 and have only missed a couple of years, one of which was because of Covid when it was not held.
Here are a few of my favourite floats.
Here are some of the faces I was able to photograph. Some are from the players involved with the enormous floats and some are the audience.
Work will have begun dismantling the floats and building new ones for next year…can’t wait to see what these clever people come up with.
Carnevale Viareggio has its own category on my blog so you can look through past years if you wish.
It just radiates energy and fun. Thank you for sharing this joy, Debra.
Carnevale in Venice fills me with sorrow, it is not for the residents or ordinary people at all.
By: Yvonne on February 28, 2023
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It is great fun. I love the happiness of the day. I agree with the Venice comment. I have not been, but the photos of people wandering around in those costumes don’t appeal to me at all.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2023
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Isn’t it Fabulous!
By: Jan on February 28, 2023
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I love Carnevale. I am happy that I arrived in time to see it again this year.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2023
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So much imagination! Every year is different. Beautiful!
By: mulinodominillo on February 28, 2023
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There are wonderful surprises every year! I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2023
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Love, love, love!
By: dcd on February 28, 2023
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Indeed.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2023
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Love it all! What is on the ground, red in color and looks like stamped down tomatoes? Thanks for showing this.
By: Rita on February 28, 2023
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That is squashed confetti. I believe it was to represent violence against women.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2023
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So interesting, love Italy!
By: Rita on March 1, 2023
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I loved it! Thanks, Debra
By: Sondra Wittwer on February 28, 2023
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It is always a spectacular event.
By: Debra Kolkka on February 28, 2023
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What fabulous photos & what fun it must have been there.
They certainly have incredible costumes.
By: Camillus Davall on February 28, 2023
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It is a fun day. I love it!
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2023
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PS Happy Birthday Deb. Believe it is your special day.🎈
By: Camillus Davall on February 28, 2023
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Thank you! How can I possibly be 70?
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2023
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Your photos are amazing Debra! What an experience!
By: Eat, drink and be Kerry on February 28, 2023
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I love Carnevale. I am happy I arrived in time to see it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2023
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Amazing!!
By: Coral Waight on February 28, 2023
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It is a spectacular event.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2023
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These photos are amazing! I especially love the detailed ones-they’re so intricate. It must take them a whole year to create some of them!
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on March 1, 2023
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There is a workshop that works all year round..such a lot of work!
By: Debra Kolkka on March 1, 2023
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I’m so happy to have found your blog…I love the photos and learning more about my heritage. Monica
By: Monica Parenti Kirkland on March 6, 2023
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