Carnival of Viareggio

Carnival of Viareggio
Carnevale di Viareggio
The mascot of the Viareggio Carnival.
StatusActive
GenreCarnival
Date(s)February - March
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Viareggio
Coordinates43°52′14″N 10°14′29″E / 43.870516°N 10.241485°E / 43.870516; 10.241485
CountryItaly
Years active152
Inaugurated1873 (1873) (modern event)
Most recentFebruary 9, 2025 (2025-02-09)
Attendance600 000
Organised byViareggio Carnival Foundation
Websiteviareggio.ilcarnevale.com/en/

The Carnival of Viareggio (Italian: Carnevale di Viareggio) is a carnival event annually held in the Tuscan city of Viareggio, Italy. It is considered amongst the most renowned carnival celebrations in both Italy and Europe.