Carnival of Venice
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February 11th -21st, 2023
Venice, Italy
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The world’s most elegant Carnival!
Socialites come out and play, disguised in 18th-century costumes, in a spectacle that transports visitors to an age of opulence. Venice Carnival is unapologetically upscale and thrives on it. The elaborate Carnival balls are among the world’s most elite parties and come with a high price tag, but the most alluring aspect of this festival is just wandering the labyrinthine island city of historic canals and alleyways filled with costumed revelers and soaking up the one-of-a-kind ambiance.
Events, Balls, Performances for More Than a Week
The main events of the Venice carnival are repeated every year, but these events dates are changing. A new carnival theme is announced each year. The carnival ends at Fat Tuesday, 40 days before Easter.
Main events of the Venice Carnival
Changes occur in the carnival program every year: some events are canceled or changed, and new ones can be added. Based on the programs of past carnivals, we assume that these events will be held in 2023. Also here are the estimated dates of the events.
Start of main events (The Best Masked Costume Contest) will be held on the stage on St. Mark’s Square with the competitor’s parade.
Mestre Carnival Street Show. You will see musicians and performers on the square. Location: Piazza Ferretto – Mestre, Italy 16:00 – 19:30.
The official carnival dinner and ball. (21:00 – 2:00). There is a dress code for visitors. The event repeats on February 15 – 25.
Date: February 12, 2023. Sunday.
Flight of the Angel. The girl in angel costume will fly along a rope from San Marco bell tower to the middle of the square. Activities for the public will begin at 10:30. The “Angel Flight” event will be held at noon. Traditionally, the role of the Angel will play the winner of the festival of Mary 2022 Alice Bars.
Place: San Marco Square.
Mestre Carnival Street Show. You will see musicians and performers on the square. Location: Piazza Ferretto – Mestre, Italy.
Date: February 14, 2023 (Tuesday).
💘 Valentine’s Day (Valentine’s Day) will certainly be celebrated in Venice. The program has not yet been announced, but in past years it happened on the island of Lido (Lido in love).
The festival program had many events, including contests for couples, a flash mob, Love Market, dancing. (Preliminary information.) Venue: Lido island in Venice.
Date: February 16, 2023 (Thursday).
These are just estimated dates and events for now. The forecast was made based on the schedules of previous years.
Competition for the best carnival costume and the best carnival mask. Participants perform on the podium, present their costumes, and masks. 11:00 – 13:00.
Mestre Carnival Street Show. You will see musicians and performers on the square. Location: Piazza Ferretto – Mestre, Italy 16:00 – 19:30.
Carnevale di Burano. Carnival on the island of Burano (15:00 – 22:00). The program includes: music, entertainment, food.
Ballad of masks. The procession with the figure of a black bull along the route Campo San Bortolomeo, Campo S. Luca, Campo Sant’Angelo, Campo S. Stefano, Campo San Maurizio, Via XXII Marzo, Piazza San Marco. This is an interpretation of the legend of Giovedì Grasso, the day of the celebration of the victory of Patriarch Ulrico Aquileia. Piazza San Marco. 15:00 – 17:30.
Date: February 18, 2023. Saturday. These are just estimated dates and events for now. The forecast was made based on the schedules of previous years.
Wagon parade in Marghera. Route: Bartolomeo Benvenuto, Avesani, Piazzale della Concordia, Pizza Mercato, Cesare Rossarol, via Angelo Toffoli, Piazzale Lazzaro, Giorgio Rizzardi, Piazza Sant’Antonio, Pizza Mercato. 15:00 – 17:00. In case of bad weather, the parade may be postponed to February 29. (May be canceled.)
Marghera is a municipalità (borough) of the comune of Venice, Italy.
Mestre Carnival Street Show. You will see musicians and performers on the square. Location: Piazza Ferretto – Mestre, Italy 16:00 – 19:30.
Competition for the best carnival costume and the best carnival mask. Participants perform on the podium, present their costumes, and masks. (11:00 – 13:00 and 15:00 – 17:00).
Venue: San Marco Square.
Date: February 19, 2023. Sunday.
These are just estimated dates and events for now. The forecast was made based on the schedules of previous years. Please come back for information later.
12.00. “Flight of the donkey” (a parody of the flight of the angel in Mestre). Place: Piazza Ferretto square.
12.00. “Flght of the Eagle” (Volo dell’Aquila) on the Piazza San Marco. The event will start at 10:30. The “Eagle” will fly along a rope from the bell tower to the stage in San Marco Square.
The Best Masked Costume Contest finale be held on the stage on St. Mark’s Square with the competitors parade on stage. The jury will name the 2 winners of the two categories: Best Masked Costume and Best Masked Costume. Costumes and masks should match the theme of the Carnival. Start: 14:30.
Place: San Marco square.
Mestre Carnival Street Show. You will see musicians and performers on the square. Location: Piazza Ferretto – Mestre, Italy 16:00 – 19:30.
Date: February 20, 2023.
Competition for the best carnival costume – event for children.
Place: San Marco square.
Lion flight (Svolo del Leon). The flag with the image of the Golden Lion (the symbol of Venice) at 17:00 flies over Piazza San Marco. This event is a symbolic closure of a carnival.
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