Several Italian cities are planning carnival events in the coming days and weeks. Celebrations have already begun in Venice and Viareggio.
advertisementCarnival celebrations have already begun in Italy, with numerous events set to be held nationwide.
As every year, Venice is a celebratory capital. This year, the Venice festival is dedicated to the time of Giacomo Casanova, an Italian adventurer in the 18th century.
20,000 people gather at St. Mark’s Square in Venice
During the opening night of the carnival, 20,000 people gathered in Venice’s famous square, San Marco, in an evening dedicated to the theme of love.
The event was organized on this occasion in a special contest dedicated to the people of love, named “Scream Your Love.”
The evening was hosted by television personality Marco Macarini and radio host Chiara Perare, and was hosted by performers Principe Maurice and Manuel Bruttomesso, respectively.
There were many other artists, including Jacopo Sarno and Silvia Scartozzoni, who performed an excerpt from songwriter Red Canzian’s show “Casanova Opera Pop.”
On Sunday morning, over 100 decorated boats and costumed rowers meet in Punta de Radogana, Venice, and sail along the Grand Canal towards Rialto.
Just before the bridge, the boat carrying the paper mache “Pantegana”, which has become one of the symbols of the popular Venetian Carnival, is symbolized in colorful smoke and flames of confetti (biodegradable and environmentally friendly) It will be opened in the Officially ousts away the carnival celebration.
The party ends at Campo del Baria, amid an east feast of traditional Venetian food, wine and music.
Boat parade decorated on the Grand Canal
Venice Carnival Street preview “Casanova, Chair Venture Damatti!” will be screened in Venice from 11:00am and will be screened at Mestre from 3:30pm.
This timeless character spirit is circus theatre, clowns, musicians, parades, magicians and storytellers, entertaining audiences of all ages at the stages of St. Mark’s Square and Piazza Ferret.
The festival’s cultural programme is particularly packed, featuring Francesco Maria Piava, Gioscepe Verdi’s “Rigoletto”, Tetro La Fenis, Tetro Gorodini’s “Rigoletto”, and Carlo Goldini’s “La Maurie Sageia” I will.
Another historic event at the Italian Carnival will take place in the Tuscan town of Viareggio. The celebration there began on February 9th with the first mask parade. Five more will continue until March 4th.
Putignano’s 631st Carnival Edition
Europe’s oldest carnival will be held at Putignano, which is scheduled to celebrate the 631st edition. The float’s first parade is scheduled for Sunday, accompanied by a musical performance by Eugenio Cesaro and a concert by Le Vibrazioni.
Also, starting Sunday, Commune of Civita Castellana will host the Civitonico Historical Carnival, which is expected to attract 8,000 participants.
advertisementCinecittà World Amusement Park in Rome will showcase animated programs to celebrate the carnival with parades, floats, costume contests, shows and events dedicated to children, running until March 9th.
