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SCHOOLS IN MASKS FROM JANUARY 31 TO FEBRUARY 17
The magic of the Acireale Carnival opens its doors to schools
The official call for applications for the masked group parades of nursery, primary, and lower secondary schools is now online, valid for the 2026/2027/2028 three-year period.
A unique opportunity to showcase creativity, imagination, and teamwork… and become protagonists of the most beautiful Carnival in Sicily!
🎨 Free theme, endless imagination
Each school may choose its own theme and express it through art, satire, color, and emotion, as outlined in the regulations.
📝 How to participate
Applications must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on January 17, 2026.
Each school must submit:
- Application form
- Group title
- Materials used
- Choreography
- Number of participants
- Key features and description of the artistic project
Only one group per category is allowed for each school. Each group must have at least 40 participants. A maximum of 10 groups will be admitted to the parade.
💃 The parades
The selected groups will parade during the 2026, 2027, and 2028 Carnival editions, on the first two Saturdays, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
🎖️ Reimbursement and recognition
Each participating school will receive a flat reimbursement of €1,000 and a commemorative plaque.
📩 Submission of applications
The documentation must be delivered to the Acireale Carnival Foundation, Via Ruggero Settimo 5, or sent via PEC by the stated deadline.
Here is the link to view the official call: www.carnevaleacireale.eu/it/bandi-di-concorso/GetFile/45
✨ The Carnival awaits your colors, your ideas, your smiles. It’s time to let your imagination parade!