Dubrovnik Carnival

There is long tradition of celebrating carnival festivities in Dubrovnik and its surroundings The Dubrovnik Carnival goes back to the 14th century when the city authorities allowed its citizens to wear masks (inappropriate masks were not allowed) and dress up as whoever they pleased. Carnival parades in Dubrovnik consisted of men and women wearing nice traditional costumes from the surrounding areas who liked to have a good time to the tunes of trumpets and other instruments. In the Renaissance, carnival parades in Dubrovnik were made up of participants dressed as soldiers, dancers, gymnasts, poets, singers, nannies, fortune-tellers, priests and devils. In the 18th century, theater groups held well-choreographed performances and dances on the city squares. At the beginning of the 20th century, the carnival events moved to aristocratic palaces where luxurious masked balls were organized. Enjoy the carnival atmosphere on the streets of the city of Dubrovnik from the 22nd of February to the 4th of March. Carnival traditionally ends with big party in Revelin fort.