from Saturday 8 to Tuesday 25 February<\/p>\n
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The 2020 edition of the Carnival of Venice<\/a> takes place from February 8 until February 25.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Game, Love and Folly is the theme of this year\u2019s edition. One hundred and fifty events, 50 initiatives for kids, and many cultural events with the participation of over 300 artists.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are also some new events, such as the special night ball<\/a> on February 14, Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Saturday, February 8 there will be the official opening of the Venice Carnival, on the Rio di Cannaregio.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Festa Veneziana<\/a> will continue on Sunday February 9 with the Water Parade<\/a> of Venetian Rowing Associations, a parade of decorated boats along the Canal Grande, and food and drink stalls with the venetian food specialities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Carnival will end on Mardi Gras, Tuesday 25 February, with the Svolo del Le\u00f3n<\/a>, a tribute to the winged Lion of Saint Mark at St Mark’s Square.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are plenty of events scheduled for the 18 days of celebration<\/a>, spreading from the Venice historic city centre out to the whole metropolitan area. Considered one of the most anticipated events of the Carnival, the Flight of the Angel<\/a>, on Sunday 16 February, will be the official opening of the celebrations of St. Mark’s Square.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Great Events also in Mainland and Venetian Islands.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n