Tradition

Rabadan - The Ticino carnival

Name: Rabadan - The Ticino carnival
Start: 2027-02-25T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-02T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Bellinzona city centre

About

Bellinzona is a carnival stronghold where the Rabadan (meaning "noise" in Piedmont dialect) reigns supreme. Over 150,000 people celebrate in the streets and tents with elaborate floats, concerts, and festivities that run through the carnival season.

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When

25 Feb – 2 Mar

Where

Bellinzona city centre

Bellinzona · TI

Free

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