Carneval of Rijeka

• Location: Rijeka, Croatia

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: January to February (culminates on Shrove Tuesday)

• Duration: ~5 weeks, with key events in the final 10 days

• Attendance: Hundreds of thousands over the entire period

• Venue: Streets of Rijeka, especially Korzo and central squares

• Organizer: City of Rijeka and Rijeka Carnival Committee

• Established: Documented since the 15th century; modern version launched in 1982

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High (parades often include political satire and local commentary)

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Moderate (includes international groups and guests)

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for parade participants; optional for general attendees

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes