Carnevale di Palma Campania

• Location: Palma Campania, Campania, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

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

• Duration: ~2 weeks of core events, with musical and cultural buildup before

• Attendance: Tens of thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets and main squares of Palma Campania

• Organizer: Comune di Palma Campania and Carnival committees (Quadriglie groups)

• Established: Centuries-old tradition, formalized in the 19th century

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High (especially in the musical “Quadriglie” performances)

• 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 for those in Quadriglie groups

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes