During the 2020 lockdown, the project "WikiCarnevaleViareggio" was born. The shared goal of the entire staff (composed entirely of volunteers) is to make available to the public various data related to the famous Carnival of Viareggio, from details about the allegorical floats to the songs and the people who contributed to making this event great, as well as other culturally relevant elements. The essence of the project has been to connect all these elements, creating a true informational web that allows visitors to embark on a real "journey" through everything related to our Carnival. Thanks to this interconnection, it is possible to experience a continuous process of research and discovery, allowing for a deeper understanding and appreciation of every facet of this rich tradition. The portal, freely accessible, free of charge, and non-profit, has received widespread public support from the outset, demonstrating the importance and relevance of making this information accessible to the public.

WikiCarnevaleViareggio has undergone significant development, reaching its peak in 2023 with an ambitious process of renewing the website's graphical interface. This profound redesign aimed to optimize both aesthetics and usability, introducing new sections and pages. Among the most relevant innovations are the addition of English and French languages to the site, the creation of a list of historical organizations predating the Carnival Foundation, and the inclusion of competition notices from various editions of the event. Additionally, an advanced search feature was implemented to facilitate access to carnival song lyrics. During the carnival period alone, WikiCarnevaleViareggio recorded over 3,000 accesses and was used as a source for various publications dedicated to the event. Currently, those involved in developing new features and updating content (constantly verified to provide valid information) are not only enthusiasts of the event but also professionals in their respective fields. In February 2024, WikiCarnevaleViareggio received an official recognition of great prestige by obtaining sponsorship from the Province of Lucca. This important institutional support confirms the value and importance of the project in promoting cultural and tourism initiatives in the region, highlighting its crucial role in preserving and disseminating the rich tradition of the Viareggio Carnival.

Marco Petrucci, one of the developers of the project, decided to make his contribution to the WikiCarnevaleViareggio project the subject of his thesis in Humanistic Computing at the University of Pisa, which he obtained on July 11, 2024. This became a reality thanks to the perfect communion of intent between the idea of the project and the two souls of his study path, promoting an interdisciplinary and innovative vision. His degree course indeed combines a significant component of Computer Science oriented towards web development with a substantial humanistic foundation. The student's thesis mainly focuses on the structure of the site and the implementations made to improve accessibility, graphics, speed, and overall quality of the site. The academic path was supported by university professors Andrea Michienzi and Barbara Guidi, expert teachers in Database Systems and Web Programming Laboratory at the University of Pisa.

Looking to the future, with increasing public support and a significant and constant increase in terms of accesses and searches made, the WikiCarnevaleViareggio project intends to take further steps forward by inserting a wide range of new information, aimed at significantly enriching the browsing experience within the portal. This ambitious goal will involve adding detailed insights into the traditions, celebrations, and cultural aspects of the Viareggio Carnival, thus providing users with a comprehensive and in-depth overview of this important event. Furthermore, the project plans to extend the accessibility of the portal by translating it into other languages, in order to ensure an inclusive experience that can be enjoyed by an international audience. The introduction of these versions will allow users from all over the world to explore and appreciate the cultural and historical riches of the Viareggio Carnival, thus promoting its spread and recognition on a global scale.