Of all the carnivals in Italy the one in Venice is the grandest and most well known. The Carnival of Venice is an annual festival, held in Venice, Italy.
The Venice Carnival is now world famous - it always takes place during the ten days leading up to Shrove Tuesday. Carnival, being a pre-Lent festival, means 'farewell to meat' and is throughout Italy to symbolize fasting during Lent.
The Venice Carnival is the most internationally known festival celebrated in Venice, Italy, as well as being one of the oldest.
Revellers wearing elaborate masks and costumes have taken to the streets of Venice to open the city's centuries-old carnival officially.
Wearing masks has always been more than just simple fun for the Venetians; it is still a strongly felt tradition with deep cultural roots.
Venetian Carnival decorations can be installed for any themed events. Charity balls, birthdays, corporate events and parties.
At night masked balls and gala dinners take place in candle lit palaces with guests arriving by gondola along the Grand Canal.