The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colourful streamers and confetti ...

The event was to commemorate the Carnival of Venice, an event in Venice, Italy, that lasts for around two weeks before the beginning of Lent. Rohn Woltjer, 13, paints a mask Tuesday, Feb. 25 ...

As travelers flock to Venice for the world-famous Carnival celebration, they may be in for a tight squeeze. Three million people travel to Venice every year for the Venetian tradition, according ...

Masks for sale in Venice during ... and integrated Carnival into the Christian calendar, marking it as a pre-Lent festivity. And Lent, the 40-day period of reflection, fasting and penance in ...

Also very popular was the Moretta, a dark velvet mask paired ... square or private parties. If you want to experience the highlights of the Carnival, you might want to visit Venice during the ...

Carnival commences in February, and it's a huge event in Venice, so be prepared for large crowds of mask-wearing participants. Aside from Carnival, the city is relatively quiet this time of year.

In Italy, Carnival celebrations have already begun, with numerous events set to be held throughout the country. Venice, as every year, is the capital of the celebrations. This year, the Venetian ...

Venice woke up to rain today, but the spirit of the city’s Carnival shines through. St. Mark’s Square, the beating heart of the city, has been bustling throughout the day with visitors eager ...

Venice Carnival is a popular tourist attraction. Every February, Venice takes a break from just being ridiculously gorgeous and goes all in on its biggest party - Venice Carnival, or as the locals ...