Fermo and Porto San Giorgio - Carnival of the cities of Fermo and Porto San Giorgio

 

“Upside-down” is the title of this new event beginning in 2016 recalls the universal theme of the overthrow, typical of the Carnival; of things that are inverted, that switch places and overturn but also of the upper village in eternal competition with the one at sea. This all is Upside-down; the first Carnival of the cities of Fermo and Porto San Giorgio that sums up the ancient traditions of Fermo , which Carnival with origins dating back to the 18th Century was re-established 27 years ago and that of Porto San Giorgio that for the past 20 years has been organizing moments of great and colorful popular participation. This "new" Carnival is not a sum of past events but a multiplier and a generator of new ones: the 2016 program provides for processions with thousands of people in mask, many initiatives and events, performances in the city market areas, dinners and balls, games in squares and theatres and least but not last is a  funny "battle" with the cousins of the Carnival of Ascoli, this last an event fully dedicated to clowns and with shows of art comedy on city buses connecting the two towns.  Always present  are the traditional masks of Mengone Torcicolli as well as the reveller King Carnival and its forever enemy Queen Lent, that on Shrove Tuesday will be there watching the King when burning on that fire that puts an end to any event. This event represents therefore a challenge for both municipalities, that are preparing to face it with renewed enthusiasm and the will to give to the territory of Fermo  an original Carnival and able to be mentioned as one of the big events that the Marche Region offers its visitors.

 


 
 
 

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Fermo things to Watch

Discover the attraction Fermo - Motocross track Monterosato

Fermo - Motocross track Monterosato

The Motocross track Monterosato  is run by the Moto Club Monterosato. The racetrack is located on a hill and is good for racing all around the year, thanks...

Discover the attraction Fermo - Piazza del Popolo

Fermo - Piazza del Popolo

Piazza del Popolo is the heart of Fermo. The square is closed on the shorter sides by very important historic buildings: the Town Hall, the Studi Palace, and...

Discover the attraction Fermo: The Speziali Civic Library

Fermo: The Speziali Civic Library

Founded in 1688, Fermo's civic library was named after the doctor born in Fermo, Romolo Speziali, who worked in Rome in the court of the Swedish queen...

Discover the attraction Palazzo dei Priori (Prior Palace)

Palazzo dei Priori (Prior Palace)

The sixteenth-century Palazzo dei Priori (Prior Palace), which is located in the Renaissance-style Piazza del Popolo (People’s Square), once known as...

Discover the attraction Palazzo dei Priori Museum complex - Civic Art Gallery  – Archaelogical Museum Picene Section  - World Map Room

Palazzo dei Priori Museum complex - Civic Art Gallery – Archaelogical Museum Picene Section - World Map Room

The Civic Art Gallery is located in Palazzo dei Priori, built in 1296 and seat of the municipality. The building was restored in the first half of the 15th...

Discover the attraction Fermo- Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary

Fermo- Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary

The skyline of Fermo is dominated by the profile of the Cathedral, which is right on the top of the hill, surrounded by a garden.  having the most...