Carnevale di Castrovillari

• Location: Castrovillari, Calabria, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

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

• Duration: ~1 week of main events

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Historic center and main streets of Castrovillari

• Organizer: Pro Loco Castrovillari and Comune di Castrovillari

• Established: Documented since the 1950s, though rooted in earlier local 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: No, but costumes are encouraged, especially for parades and folklore groups

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes