Carnevale di Bagolino

• Location: Bagolino, Lombardy, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Culminates on Shrove Tuesday, with events starting on the preceding Sunday

• Duration: ~3 days (core period), with longer informal buildup

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets and historical center of Bagolino

• Organizer: Local community groups and cultural associations

• Established: Documented since the 16th century, rooted in Alpine folk and religious traditions

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, especially traditional masks and ornate costumes for dancers (Balarì)

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Culturally traditional, but generally respectful and welcoming