• The Children's Carnival - Big Parade

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The Children's Carnival - Big Parade

Resorts: Saint-Vincent

Saint-Vincent - historical centre and main streets

Sunday 23 February 2025

Contacts

Since 1962, the "Carnevale dei Piccoli" (children carnival) has brought joy and community spirit to Saint-Vincent. About a month before the event, elementary school teachers guide children through the process of electing the "Little Mayor" and their entourage. Fifth-grade students can run for symbolic roles such as Mayor, Master of Ceremonies, Councillors, Chief of Police, Police Officers, Fire Chief, Firefighters, Doctor, Red Cross Nurses, Nurses and Sutler.

The Sunday parade, the highlight of the Carnival, features folk groups, marching bands, and floats inspired by the world of children.

What to Expect:

  • Grand float parade
  • investiture of the Little Mayor
  • Balloon release
hours 14:00

free

Sunday 23rd February:

  • 2.00pm meeting place in Monte Cervino square
  • 2.30pm starting of parade along the streets of the centre, until Piazza Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto
  • investiture of the Little Mayor, reading of the proclamation and BIO balloons release
  • parade from Piazza Cavalieri, Viale Piemonte, Via Marconi, Via Roma, Piazza XXVIII Aprile and arrive in Piazza Cavalieri

 

Monday 3rd March: distribution of polenta and salami

Note - this information is not directly connected to the Cammino Balteo path but it is part of the Aosta Valley tourist offer.