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🎭✨ Masquerade Dances of the Kostrena Špažićari 2026 ✨🎭

📅 10 January - 18 February2026
⏰ Starting at 9:00 pm
📍 Narodna čitaonica, Kostrena Sv. Lucija

You are invited to the first Masquerade Dances of the Kostrena Špažićari, accompanied by the ceremonial handover of the keys of the Municipality of Kostrena. At 10:30 pm, the keys will be handed over to the Špažićari’s mistress by the Mayor of Kostrena, Dražen Vranić, officially marking the beginning of the carnival reign in Kostrena.

The masquerade dances will take place every Saturday from 9:00 pm to 4:00 am at the Narodna čitaonica in Sveta Lucija, a venue that has preserved the authentic spirit of Kostrena’s carnival celebrations for decades. As always, the Kostrena Špažićari will be excellent hosts to numerous masked guests, offering free admission, a rich raffle, and guaranteed great fun with live music by Venus band.

🎈 Programme for children and additional events:

👧🧒 Children’s Masquerade Parade: Sunday, 25 January, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
🍲 5th Špažićari Carnival Stew: 7 February, Žurkovo (charity event)

The Špažićari’s reign in 2026 lasts until 18 February. After their appearance at the Rijeka Carnival on 15 February, the traditional Marća po Kostrene follows on Shrove Tuesday, 17 February. On Ash Wednesday, 18 February, the reign will conclude with the burning of the carnival effigy Mićel and the return of the municipal keys.

ℹ️ More information: www.tzo-kostrena.hr

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Join us, put on your mask, and become part of Kostrena’s carnival magic! 🎭🥳