Carnevale di Sant'Eraclio

• Location: Sant’Eraclio (Foligno), Umbria, Italy

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: February (Sundays leading to Shrove Tuesday)

• Duration: ~3 weekends

• Attendance: Tens of thousands across all events

• Venue: Main streets of Sant’Eraclio

• Organizer: Ente Carnevale di Sant’Eraclio and local associations

• Established: Medieval origins; revived and formalized in the 20th century

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: No, but encouraged for children and performers

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes