Experience the Masquerade festival

Masquerade, sometimes referred to as Croatia Carnival, is one of the most well-liked carnivals in Croatia that takes place every February, and during the off-season. The spirit of Masquerade is shared by people of all ages from every province, city, and hamlet in the nation. It is a tradition that goes way back in time when people wore ferocious masks to drive away evil forces. Hence, attending this carnival is considered one of the greatest ways to enjoy one of Croatia's centuries-old customs.

This carnival is popular all over Croatia. Every city and small town has its own carnival, which often consists of a variety of smaller activities including parades, musical performances, kid-friendly shows, and mask-making competitions. Therefore, you could think about going to Croatia during the annual masquerade season to take in the numerous Festival activities and parades that are hosted all around the nation.

Visitors can visit some of the incredible Carnival destinations in Croatia such as Samobor, Opatija, and Rijeka. Among them, Rijeka is the most popular and largest festival venue in Croatia. Rijeka's carnival dates back to medieval times and is considered part of Rijeka's culture, and the people of Rijeka call it the "fifth season" of the year. During the opening ceremony of the Masquerade Festival, the owner of the Masquerade festival is given a key symbolizing the city, whereby the owner becomes the mayor of the city with special powers in organizing events. Additionally, what makes Rijeka carnival so unique is that it is an international parade filled with entertainment events of a cultural, traditional, and sporting nature.

In a nutshell, experiencing the Masquerade festival:

• It is an ancient tradition when people wear ferocious masks to ward off evil forces.
• Takes place every February and during the off-season.
• Participated by people of all ages from every province, city, and village in the country.
• Includes a variety of activities such as parades, musical performances, children's shows, and mask-making contests.
• Visitors can visit several Carnival destinations in Croatia such as Samobor, Opatija, and Rijeka, of which Rijeka is the site of the most famous and largest carnival.