Here is a summary of the main events of this year Venice Carnival, which is going to start soon. We can’t wait!

Casanova Grand Ball
Saturday January 31
– The huge “Festa veneziana” (firs part) opens, as usual, the Carnival with a theme-based show on the water and on the shore along il Rio di Cannaregio;
– Carnival Cultural Programme opening;
Sunday February 1st
“Festa veneziana” (second part): Historical procession of decorated boats: the tradition of the Venetian rowing;
Saturday February 7th
– Festa delle Marie, historical parade;
– St. Mark’s Square Gran Teatro opening
– Arsenale delle Maravegie night programme opening;
from Saturday 7th to Tuesday February 17th every night Arsenale delle Maravegie;
from Saturday 7th to Tuesday February 17th daily “The Best Masked Costume Contest” in St. Mark’s Square
Sunday February 8th
Volo dell’Angelo (Flight of the Angel) from San Marco bell tower;
Saturday February 14th
Casanova Grand Ball, event organized by Atelier Marega;
Sunday February 15th
– Volo dell’Aquila (Flight oh Eagle) from San Marco bell tower;
– “The Best Masked Costume Contest” in St. Mark’s Square Gran Finale
– “The Best Masked Costume Contest” in St. Mark’s Square Gran Finale
Tuesday Sunday February 17th – Martedì Grasso
End of Carnival 2015
Please note: Daily Ice skating in Campo San Polo
If other official events will be scheduled, we will keep you posted!