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Venice Events

Venice 2012 events

February
04
Venice Carnival

This is what a carnival is all about. The king of Carnivals, the Carnival of Venice needs no introduction. Over ten days of street partying...

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April
25
Festa di San Marco

In honour of their patron Saint, St Mark, the Venetians hold a festival on the 25 April every year. This is an all day party and public holiday...

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June
01
Palio delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare

This event celebrates the days of Venice as a silk trading post. In competition with three other cities who all hold ties to the sea, four teams...

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June
05
Vogalonga

This event typically takes place on the Sunday following Ascension Day. It is a 32km (20-mile) boat race from St Mark's Square to the island of...

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June
20
Festa Della Sensa

The Festa della Sensa, is one of the city's best known festivals that bring to life the close bond that the city shares with the sea. There is...

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July
14
Festa del Redentore

Venetians celebrate their deliverance from the plague of 1526, with a pontoon of boats, fireworks display and picnics on the water.

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August
29
Venice Film Festival

The internationally acclaimed film festival is set on the Lido on an annual basis, and sees famous personalities and stars descend upon the area...

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September
02
Regata Storica (Historic Regatta)

This regatta began in the 1200’s as a way of welcoming royalty to the city, as well as recognising and celebrating the city’s expert...

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November
21
Festa della Salute

This festival is one of the most religious in Venice and one of the least tourist driven affairs. In 1630 the Plague took its hold on Venice, for...

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Venice 2013 events

January
01
New Year's Day swim

For a fresh start to the New Year, join the bravest of Venetians in a plunge into the chilly waters of the Lido. The length of the swim you...

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