The Historical Carnival
of Ivrea
2027 Edition
08:30
Gathering of Pifferi e Tamburi (Fifes and Drums) in Piazza di Città.
09:00
Departure of Pifferi e Tamburi (Fifes and Drums): opening march of the 2026 Carnival through the historic streets of Ivrea, visiting key squares and landmarks: Piazza di Città, Via Palestro, Piazza Balla, Corso Massimo d’Azeglio, Chiesa di San Lorenzo (Church of San Lorenzo), Corso Massimo d’Azeglio, Piazza Balla, Via Palestro, Via Arduino, Piazza Gioberti, Via Guarnotta, Ponte Vecchio, Via Gozzano, Piazza Lamarmora, Via C. Olivetti, Via Di Vittorio, Railway Station, Corso Nigra, Corso Cavour, Piazza di Città.
12:00
Official investiture of the Generale (General), the symbolic head of the Carnival who leads both military and civic ceremonies, in Piazza di Città, under the portico of the Palazzo Municipale (Town Hall).
14:00
Salute of the Credendari (Credendari) to the Magnifico Podestà (Magnificent Podestà), the representative of civil authority on the Piazza, symbolically under the Generale (General), in the presence of the Gruppi Storici (Historical Groups) in Piazza di Città. Cerimonia del Sale e del Pane (Ceremony of Salt and Bread). Departure of the Gruppo Storico I Credendari (The Credendari) procession to the Cappella dei Tre Re (Chapel of the Three Kings) on Monte Stella.
14:40
Arrival of the Credendari (Credendari) and Podestà (Podestà) at the Cappella dei Tre Re (Chapel of the Three Kings).
15:30
Departure of the procession with the components of the Storico Carnevale di Ivrea (Historic Carnival of Ivrea) from Piazza Ottinetti to the Duomo (Cathedral): Via Palestro, Via Arduino, Via IV Martiri (Via Palma), Via delle Torri, Piazza Castello.
16:00
Liturgical ceremony at the Duomo in the presence of city authorities, the Generale (General), and all Carnival components; followed by the Cerimonia dei Ceri (Candle Ceremony), a votive ceremony to invoke the protection of the Madonna over the city. The Magnifico Podestà (Magnificent Podestà), accompanied by his entourage and the Gruppo Storico I Credendari (The Credendari), presents a votive candle to the bishop.
09:00
Fagiolate: distribution of fagioli grassi (typical Carnival dish with beans and pork rind) as part of a public street festival at Bellavista (Piazza 1° Maggio) and San Giovanni (Piazza Boves). Visit by the Generale (General), Stato Maggiore (General Staff), and Pifferi e Tamburi (Fifes and Drums).
09:15
Receipt of the Libro dei Verbali (Book of Records) at the office of the Gran Cancelliere (Grand Chancellor) – Piazza Lamarmora. The Sostituto del Gran Cancelliere (Deputy Chancellor) receives the book, which will record all Carnival events.
11:00 - 17:00
Flavours of Carnival in Piazza Ottinetti, with traditional food and drinks of the Carnival.
11:30
Cerimonia della Prise du Drapeau (Flag Ceremony) .
Ancient ceremony marking the official opening of the Carnival Campaign. After bestowing the 2026 Campaign commemorative medal upon the flag borne by the Standard-Bearer, the General will review the members of the General Staff in one of the most evocative moments of the morning.
12:30
Opening Carnival lunch.
14:30
Alzata degli Abbà (Raising of the Abbà). The procession visits each Abbà (children Priors representing each parish)’s home for the ceremony:
17:00
Generala: ceremonial march and musical salute performed by Pifferi e Tamburi (Fifes and Drums) in honour of the Generale (General). It is performed multiple times during the Carnival as a sign of respect and celebration.
09:00
Fagiolate: distribution of fagioli grassi (typical Carnival dish with beans and pork rind) at Montenavale, Cuj dij Vigne (Via Lago San Michele), Torre Balfredo (Via Grandina), and Santi Pietro e Donato (Via San Pietro Martire).
10:00
Parade of throwing floats through the city center and presentation in Piazza del Rondolino.
Aranceri (Orange Throwers) Market in Piazza Ottinetti until 17:00.
12:00
Reconciliation of the inhabitants of Rioni of San Maurizio and Borghetto on Ponte Vecchio.
The delegate of Bano della Croazia for Borghetto and the Console Maggiore (Chief Consul) of San Maurizio meet on the bridge to recall the historical reconciliation between the rival districts.
12:30
Lunch at Borghetto (Croazia).
14:30
Alzata degli Abbà (Raising of the Abbà). The procession visits each Abbà (children Priors representing each parish)’s home for the ceremony:
17:00
Generala in Piazza di Città.
09:00
Visit by the Generale (General) with the Stato Maggiore (General Staff), Pifferi e Tamburi (Fifes and Drums), and Alfieri (Flag Bearers) to Ivrea schools, concluding with a traditional lunch at Fiorana primary school.
14:00
Passing of civic powers in Piazza di Città: the Sindaco (Mayor) symbolically entrusts authority to the Generale (General). Reading of the Ordinanza del Generale (General’s Ordinance) by the Sostituto del Gran Cancelliere (Deputy Chancellor). Donning of the Berretto Frigio (Phrygian Cap).
14:30
The Generale (General) mounts his horse and the Corteo Storico (Historic Procession) departs from Piazza di Città.
15:00
Children’s festivities in Piazza Ottinetti and Piazza Maretta. March route: Corso Cavour, Corso Nigra, Borghetto, Piazza Gioberti, Via Arduino, Via Palestro, Corso Massimo d’Azeglio to Chiesa di San Lorenzo, then return via Via Palma and Via delle Torri to Piazza Castello.
16:00
Opening of the Fagiolata on Via Palma (Via IV Martiri) during the passage of the Corteo Storico.
16:15
Visit to Monseigneur Vescovo (Bishop) at the Bishop’s Palace of Ivrea. The Corteo Storico presents ritual gifts to the officers and Abbà (children Priors).
17:00
Visit to the Via Palma fagiolata (Bean Feast)
17:30
Visit of Abbà (children Priors) to the Sindaco (Mayor) at the Town Hall, in the Sala Dorata (Golden Hall) where the Mayor receives homage and offers traditional gifts.
18:00
Generala in Piazza di Città.
18:30
Investiture of Oditori e degli Intendenti Generali delle Milizie e Genti da Guerra del Canavese (Auditors and General Stewards of the Militia and War Peoples of Canavese) at the Town Hall.
21:00
Bands and performances in the historic center.
08:15
Visit by the Generale (General), the Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Deputy Grand Chancellor), and the Stato Maggiore (General Staff) to the military authorities.
11:00
Parade of the Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Maid of Honour Escort) in Piazza Ottinetti.
12:00
Presentation of the Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Maid of Honour Escort) to the Generale (General) in Piazza di Città.
15:00
An Hour with the Citoyens: guided walk through Carnival locations starting from Piazza Ottinetti.
21:00
Presentation of the Vezzosa Mugnaia (Charming Mill Maiden) from the balcony of the Palazzo Municipale (Town Hall).
21:30
March of the Corteo Storico (Historic Procession), humorous torchlight procession, and parade of the Squadre degli Aranceri a piedi (Orange-Throwing Teams on Foot).
Route: Piazza di Città, Via Arduino, Piazza Maretta, Via Guarnotta, Ponte Vecchio, Via Gozzano, Piazza Lamarmora, Corso Nigra, Corso Cavour, Corso Gallo, Corso Botta, Piazza Balla, Via Palestro, Piazza Castello, Piazza di Città. The processions pass through the historic streets of Ivrea, visiting key squares and landmarks.
22:30
Fireworks display on the Lungo Dora in honour of the Vezzosa Mugnaia (Charming Mill Maiden).
23:00
End of the Corteo Storico (Historic Procession) with the traditional dance of the Mugnaia (Mill Maiden) and Generale (General) in Piazza di Città.
Celebrations of the Aranceri (Orange Throwers) in their respective squares.
09:00
Fagiolate: distribution of fagioli grassi (typical Carnival dish with beans and pork rind, served as part of a public street festival) at Castellazzo (Piazza Maretta), San Lorenzo (Ex Polveriera), Via Dora Baltea, and San Bernardo (Piazza della Chiesa).
09:30
Oath of loyalty by the Magnifico Podestà (Magnificent Podestà) in Piazza Castello.
10:00
Visit by the Mugnaia (Mill Maiden) and Generale (General) to the Fagiolata Benefica (Charity Bean Feast) at Castellazzo in Piazza Maretta.Oath of the Armigeri (Squires) to the Podestà (Podestà) in Piazza di Città.
10:30
Cerimonia della Preda (Stone Ceremony) on the Dora at Ponte Vecchio.
The Podestà (Podestà), accompanied by his retinue, the Credendari (Credendari), Alfieri (Flag Bearers) and Pifferi e Tamburi (Fifes and Drums), throws behind him the stone from Castellazzo as a symbol of rejection of tyranny. The Mugnaia (Mill Maiden) with the Generale (General), Stato Maggiore (General Staff), and Scorta d’Onore (Escort) observe from the right bank of the river.
11:00
Parade of guest groups along the Lungo Dora and presentation in Piazza di Città.
13:00
Positioning of the Carri da Getto (Throwing Floats) along Corso M. d’Azeglio, preparation for the Battaglia delle Arance (Orange Battle).
14:00
Start of the Corteo Storico (Historic Procession) from Piazza di Città and parade of guest groups.
Battaglia delle Arance (Orange Battle): the nine Squadre a piedi (Teams on Foot) engage with shooters on the Carri da Getto (Throwing Floats) in the designated shooting squares: Piazza Ottinetti, Piazza di Città, Borghetto, Piazza del Rondolino, Piazza Freguglia.
15:00
Parade and performance of guest groups along Corso Massimo d’Azeglio.
17:30
Generala: ceremonial salute by Pifferi e Tamburi (Fifes and Drums) in Piazza di Città. It is performed multiple times during the Carnival as a sign of respect and celebration.
09:30
Zappate degli Scarli: the Generale (General) accompanies designated couples to the location where the Scarlo (Scarlo) will be erected.
Schedule by parish:
12:30
Ceremony of delivery of the Albero della Libertà (Tree of Liberty) in Piazza di Città.
13:00
Trofeo Pich e Pala in Piazza di Città: long-range orange-throwing competition.
Positioning of Carri da Getto (Throwing Floats) along Corso M. d’Azeglio.
14:00
March of the Corteo Storico (Historic Procession) and visit to the Squadre degli Aranceri (Orange Throwing Teams): Tuchini del Borghetto, Mercenari, Diavoli, Pantere, Credendari, Scacchi, Arduini, Asso di Picche, and Morte.*
Battaglia delle Arance (Orange Battle): the nine Squadre a piedi (Teams on Foot) engage shooters on Pariglie and Tiri a Quattro (Four-shooter platforms) along a single route: Piazza Ottinetti, Piazza di Città, Borghetto, Piazza del Rondolino, Piazza Freguglia.
17:30
Generala in Piazza di Città.
11:00
Palio degli Aranceri (Orange-Throwers’ Palio) in Piazza Ottinetti.
13:00
Positioning of Carri da Getto (Throwing Floats) along Corso M. d’Azeglio.
14:00
Start of the Corteo Storico (Historic Procession) and parade of guest groups.
Battaglia delle Arance (Orange Battle) continues.
18:00
Awards ceremony for the Squadre degli Aranceri a piedi (Orange-Throwing Teams on Foot) and Carri da Getto (Throwing Floats) in Piazza di Città.
20:15
Departure of the Corteo Storico (Historic Procession) for the Abbruciamento degli Scarli (Burning of the Scarli) for the parishes of San Maurizio, Sant’Ulderico, and San Lorenzo.
21:30
Burning of the Scarlo of Parrocchia di San Salvatore (Parish of San Salvatore) in the presence of the Vezzosa Mugnaia (Charming Mill Maiden) in Piazza di Città.
22:15
Burning of the last Scarlo, Parrocchia di San Grato (Parish of San Grato) in Piazza Lamarmora.
Funeral March.
22:45
Traditional farewell “Arvédze a giòbia ‘n bot” in Piazza Ottinetti.
After the march, the Generale (General) and Stato Maggiore (General Staff) walk arm-in-arm singing the Carnival Song to the Palazzo Municipale.
23:00
Closing entry in the Libro dei Verbali (Book of Records) in Piazza di Città.
ore 11.00
Traditional distribution of Polenta e Merluzzo (Polenta and Cod), organised by the Comitato della Croazia (Croatia Committee) in Piazza Lamarmora.
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