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OPENING ETHNOGRAPHIC PARADE

7. 2. 2026, 11.00, Ptuj streets

Don’s miss this unique adventure and get a valuable insight into the colorful carnival traditions from near and far.

• Ptuj streets will be filled with traditional carnival characters, such as Kurents/Korants, spearmen, Dornava Gypsies, ploughmen, rusas, cockerels, and bears.
• The handover of powers will also be made at the parade.
• After the parade, join us at a party with live music, a DJ, and children’s program.

Route of the opening Ethno parade

^{Peš most – Cankarjeva ulica – Prešernova ulica – Slovenski trg– Slomškova ulica – tržnica– Miklošičeva ulica – Mestni trg – Krempljeva ulica – Minoritski trg – Miheličeva galerija – Karnevalska dvorana Campus Sava Ptuj}

Otvoritvena etno povorka poteka pod častnim pokroviteljstvom Slovenske nacionalne komisije za UNESCO.

For a worry-free parade, we recommend that you also book accommodation…

Information about parking lots, road closures and sustainable arrival in Ptuj during the 66th Kurentovanje 2026 is available here.