Traditional events Koprivnica carnival organized by the Tourist Board of Koprivnica officially begins with taking the city keys. The central event of Koprivnica carnival – big carnival procession passes the city streets. The parade involves several hundred masked children from Koprivnica kindergartens and schools and adult groups from Koprivnica and suburban areas.

The procession starts from the Podravka parking lot and on arrival at the central square, each group performs a small program which is held after the trial to the Carnival. Then carnival fun continues in hotel Podravina where dancers under masks can play fun games and win interesting prizes. Also there will be organized choice of the thickest doughnut.