Today’s customs begin with the takeover of municipal power by a masquerade group. The mayor hands over the “key” to the municipality and thus symbolically marks the rule of the masquerade.

The Ližnjan's Masquerade Association strives to maintain the tradition of visiting the village in a masked procession composed of people of all ages. Locals give sausages and eggs to masquerade groups, and sweets to the little ones. On Shrove Tuesday, in the social hall of the Municipality of Ližnjan, a frittata with sausages is prepared, followed by šentenca (sentencing), the reading of the verdict and, consequently, the burning of the Pust. After the burning, the carnival festivities with a music programme continue until late at night.