Verona Carnival will be held 28 Feb 2025 in Verona, Italy. Verona Carnival is one of the most important and oldest in Italy. It the majority of the inhabitants, so is worth a visit during your stay. you will be surprised by the history of this popular event, deeply tied to the districts and to the inhabitants of the town who consider it the most important event of the year. Traditionally known as 'Bacanàl del Gnoco' in honour of the local food speciality of 'Gnocchi', a simple meal made with flour and potatoes, were the only thing poor farmers could afford during famine and war time, but today they are a popular dish of the local culinary tradition and are prepared according a lot of variations and different recipes. Verona Carnival preserves an old tradition which dates to 1531. Visitors traveling to the Verona Carnival today can still see elements of this unique history in the local parade. After many centuries, every last Friday before Lent gnocchi are offered to the people in San Zeno’s square, right in front of the cathedral. The same place is also the arrival for the parade started the same day in Corso Porta Nuova and brought through the whole town centre. Every float in the parade represents a district in Verona, and more add to the party coming from outer towns or foreign countries. Street parades, quality food and lots of events: this is Verona’s Carnival even after 500 years. Verona Carnival is an event and I like events...