Carnevale di Offida

• Location: Offida, Marche, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: January to Shrove Tuesday, with key events in the final weeks

• Duration: ~1 month of celebrations

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional participants

• Venue: Historic center and main streets of Offida

• Organizer: Comune di Offida and local associations

• Established: Documented since the 16th century, with deep folkloric traditions

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High (notably in rituals like "Lu Bov Fint")

• 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 white tunics and red bandanas for traditional events

• Family-Friendly: Yes (daytime events); some elements more adult-oriented

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes