The Ivrea Carnival usually takes place in February. If you are around there is the Orange throwers party in the town square the night before which is great fun.
The Orange Throwing Festival in Ivrea is 3 days leading up to Fat/pancake Tuesday every year, the Ivrea Carnaval occurs in the Piedmont district of Turin. A small town in the north-west of Italy. The best Orange battle is on March 6th at 2pm and if you are around there is the Orangethrowers party in the town square the night before which is great fun. History Something about an emperor in the 12th century, but the tradition of oranges in Ivrea emerged last century. Women were responsible for this new age take on an ancient festival. To get the attention of an appropriate suitor they found that it was easier to get noticed when you throw oranges.