Events in Venice

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Join the fantasy fans descending on Venice around February for the costume extravaganza of Carnevale. In May, watch the Vogalonga (‘Long Row'), with thousands in all sorts of row boats competing on a 32km course around the lagoon. Marvel at the fireworks of the Festa del Redentore in July. In September, combine a trip to the Venice International Film Festival with the Regata Storica, when the Grand Canal fills with boat races and colour. Every two years pop along for the contemporary art fest that is the Venice Biennale (in alternate years, they stage the architecture version).

Venice Carnival

4 - 13 Feb 2012 (annual)

The Venice Carnival is the highlight of the city's year. A two-week series of processions, masquerades, traditional ceremonies, music and all-round festivities fills the canals, squares and…

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