Carnevale di Borgosesia

• Location: Borgosesia, Piedmont, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Begins in January and culminates on Shrove Tuesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~1 month, with key parades and events in the final two weeks

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets and central squares of Borgosesia

• Organizer: Comune di Borgosesia and Comitato Carnevale di Borgosesia

• Established: 19th century, with structured parades and satirical traditions

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but costumes are welcome and often seen during parades and masked balls

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes