Carnival of Acireale
Art, tradition and wonder all year round

The Carnival of Acireale is a story that renews itself over time, a celebration of art, satire and creativity that transforms the Baroque city between Mount Etna and the sea into an open-air stage.
The Allegorical-Grotesque Floats, true works of art made of papier-mâché, narrate modern society with irony thanks to the skill of the master float-makers of Acireale.
Alongside them, the Individual Masks, the Miniature Floats and the Flowered Floats enrich the Carnival with poetry, talent and beauty.
But in Acireale, Carnival is not just an event: it is a story that lasts all year long, marked by three distinct moments, each with its own soul and its own leading character. 
In winter, Lavica, the main mascot, embodies the power of the volcano and the passion that ignites the celebration with satire, music and lights.
In spring, Zagara dresses in flowers and Mediterranean scents, accompanying the Flower Festival, where the Flowered Floats transform the city into a moving garden.
In summer, Ionica lets herself be embraced by the sun and the sea during the Summer Carnival, a lighter and more lively version of the celebration, where taste, entertainment and joy come together.
Three faces, three seasons, one single story: that of a city that lives and breathes Carnival every day of the year. An invitation to be carried away by the art, the smiles and the magic of Acireale.

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