Carnival of Malta

• Location: Valletta and surrounding towns, Malta

• Category: Community Carnival

• Dates/Time: Week leading up to Ash Wednesday (varies annually)

• Duration: ~6 days

• Attendance: Tens of thousands across Malta and Gozo

• Venue: Streets of Valletta, Floriana, Nadur (Gozo), and other localities

• Organizer: Festivals Malta (government agency)

• Established: 1535

• 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 costumes are common, especially for children and parade groups

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes