Carnival of Acireale: the most beautiful Carnival in Sicily

The Acireale Carnival – The most beautiful Carnival of Sicily – is one of the most beautiful and ancient recipes of good humor of the island and this year it will take place on the following days: 8 – 9, 15 – 16 and 20 – 25 February 2020. Many people, lots of fun, music, colors, parades of floats, masks, confetti, lights, flowers, good food and much more await you in Acireale during these days of celebration, when “every joke is worth”.

The event program

The program of the event is very rich and includes many events: among dances, parades, masks, tastings and of course the parade of allegorical floats that will be held on Shrove Tuesday and that probably represents the most awaited moment of the whole party. Moreover, it represents an unmissable opportunity to visit Acireale: we suggest you the 5 must-see things in this beautiful country.

How to celebrate the Carnival in Sicily

With the marvelous frame represented by the streets and squares of the historic center of Acireale, the most beautiful Sicilian Carnival becomes even more fascinating. However, it is certainly not the only unmissable event of the period. In fact, among the most beautiful Carnival celebrations held on the island, there are also two other events: Sciacca and Termini Imerese.

How to get to Acireale

To reach your destination, all you have to do is book a seat on one of the ferries to Sicily that will take you to Catania. Our advice is to take a car with you, as it will make you save a lot of time. Starting from the city of Etna, in fact, you can reach Acireale simply by taking the strada statale 114 Orientale Sicula to the north and following the signs. By car, the journey will last just half an hour.

More information

For more information on the 2020 edition of the Acireale Carnival, to stay up to date on any changes in dates, the program, how to participate and the list of floats, you can consult the official website of the event, Carnevaleacireale.it or the official fan page, Facebook.com/CarnevaleAcireale.