The City of Este organizes the 2019 edition of the “Este Carnival”. On the website of the municipality of Este, the link will find the conditions for participation in the parade of Groups and Allegorical Chariots, with all the necessary documentation.

The Atestino Carnival, arriving in March, promises to be a real confirmation for the city: an unmissable event of great aggregative value, which attracts and fascinates young and old alike.

“The Carnival of Este, with its parade of allegorical floats and masked groups, is now a highly anticipated appointment – says the Mayor Roberta Gallana – The resumption of the historical tradition of the parade is back in 2017, enjoying great success among the citizens. 2018 was a confirmation that made the event not just a party but an opportunity to create communities and convey positive messages. We are expecting even more participation for the 2019 Carnival ».

The parade will take place on Sunday 3 March, following a route that will start at 14.30 from via Principe Amedeo, continuing along via Principe Umberto, Piazza Maggiore with a stop in front of the jury stage, via Matteotti, via Massimo d’Azeglio, via Garibaldi, via Cavour and again via Principe Umberto for the return at 19.00. As in previous years, the Jury will decide the winners of Atestino Carnival by drawing up the ranking of allegorical wagons and masked groups.

“The Carnival of Este has become one of the most representative events for our city – adds the councilor for tourism Sergio Gobbo – The organizational machine has departed for time defining the modalities of participation of allegorical wagons and masked groups that yesterday, Monday, January 21 , have been approved by the City Council. The conditions for participation are intended to make the 2019 edition even better set up in terms of quality, entertainment and safety “.

The methods for participating in the Este Carnival, which can be downloaded from the Municipality’s website, concern allegorical wagons and masked groups wishing to take part in the parade. For this edition it is admitted the participation of 10 wagons, which will be selected by a special technical commission, among those who will be candidates through registration. The commission will evaluate the artistic quality, the contents and the number of masked figures that will accompany the wagon. In the event that the municipal administration is able to have more resources, thanks to the contribution of sponsor companies, it will be possible to extend the participation to a larger number of wagons. No limits, however, for the participation of masked groups.
To participate in the cost of setting up the masked groups of Este and the construction of the allegorical wagons, the city administration has planned to contribute with a small prize money.
The registration form of the allegorical wagons, downloadable from the website, will be delivered complete with the required documentation, by 29/01/2019 at 18.00 at the Polisportello or via pec ad este.pd@legalmailpa.it The outcome of the selection of the carriages admitted to the parade will be announced by January 31st.
As for the groups that will open the parade, cultural and sporting associations, volunteer groups, parishes, villages and schools composed of at least 10 participants, coming from Este or other localities will be able to participate. The application form and the documentation must be submitted by 22/02/2019 at 6.00 pm by pec or by hand delivery to the Polisportello.