Storia Recente del Carnevale di Acireale

The Carnival of Acireale, is popularly known as the most exciting, beautiful, and fun carnival in all of Sicily.  It is one of the most involving and historical festivities of the island.

The Allegorical Floats
Made with paper-mâché and full of lively colors, these large floats depict celebrities, politicians, animals and fantasy creatures.  These floats are brought to life by mechanical movements and arms.  They are built on mobile platforms and internally illuminate, making them extremely unique in the world for such achievements and beauty.

The Flower-Decorated Floats
Instead of paper-mâché, these floats catch-the-eye with tens of thousands of flowers which compose specific figures, also animated and lightened.

The Entertainers
An endless amount of dancers, originating from Italy and throughout the world, masked performers, and playful marching bands create music with everyday kitchen utensils.

The Crowd
The largest component of the whole Carnival is the crowd that embodies it, and is left completely free to roam the circuit without being enclosed behind barriers.  It is customary for on lookers to be par take in the paper confetti and silly string fun.

Moreover, you can also visit various exhibitions, paintings, or pass the evening in the main square with musical and theatrical performances, participate in tournaments and much more.  

Tourists come from all over Italy and throughout the world, setting record numbers of attendance superior to other such events, and participating actively in the event.

Moreover, the parade is held throughout the downtown circuit which includes the main baroque attractions of the city of Acireale, which is always an attraction for tourists throughout the year, not only during the carnival days.

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