There’s a great carnival tradition in Bagni di Lucca both at Fornoli and Villa and also at Ponte.

The wonderful costumes representing Italian regions were a highlight of Fornoli’s 2013’s carnival:

Here are glimpses of 2014’s carnival.

And this year will be no exception; the sign at the entrance into Bagni di Lucca is there to show it:

This is the programme at Fornoli.

And there’s going to be a grand programme at Bagni di Lucca’s Real casino the following Sunday, 18th February, specially for children of all ages with Roberto Lucchesi, otherwise known as Coco and other events from face-painting to a disco.

It’s thanks to the likes of Marco Nicoli of the Mammalucco association and Roberto Lucchesi that these events are able to take  flight here.

However, do spare a thought for all those unfortunate souls who won’t be here at Bagni di Lucca to enjoy the fun…