Par Tòt!

Yesterday, Bologna transformed into one large city festival that resembled Carnival. 

My roommates and I headed down to Piazza Maggiore and it was absolutely crazy. 

People we're dressed up in serious costumes, dancing, drinking, having fun. 

This event is called "Par Tòt" which means "Parade for Everyone" in Bolognese dialect. 

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"Par tòt Parata rappresenta un volano per l’auto-coinvolgimento diretto di cittadini, artisti, associazioni e scuole e rivitalizza i luoghi della città, ridefinendoli e trasformandoli. Par Tòt Parata coinvolge la città di Bologna in una esplosione di musica, ballo, teatro di strada, canto, costumi, maschere, pupazzi, carrelli e tanto altro ancora"

The Par Tòt parade represents a flight for the self-involved directed by citizens, artistis, associations and schools, and revived redefining and transforming certain locations in the city. Par Tòt involves the city of Bologna in an explosion of music, dance, street theater, singing, costumes, masks, puppets, floats, and so much more. 

The parade is based off the biannual Zinneke Parade in Brussels. The meaning of the parade is more than just a simple manifestation, it goes beyond that creating a space where the ambiance becomes the artist and the artist becomes the ambiance.