New Years Day: New Years Eve is a tremendous celebration in Venice. Locals and visitors typically use this day to recover from the parties and events that were held the night before.
Carnevale: is probably the biggest single event of the Venetian calendar. The carnival of Venice is one of the most renowned in the world and rivals the festivities in Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans. Elaborate parades, fanciful costumes, exotic music, international food and loads of fun are all on offer.
St. Mark's Day: is a unique tradition that takes place on 25th April, the feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist, patron of Venice. Venetian men give a long-stemmed red rose (Bòcolo) to their beloved.
Su e Zo per i Ponti: is a non-competitive running marathon. With the 10 kilometres length you'll walk on all the Sestieri of Venice, running (or walking) up and down the bridges.
The Vogalonga: is a non-competitive rowing marathon. The first marathon took place in 1975 as a statement to get the city officials to acknowledge the massive water damage that was destroying the foundations of historic palaces and the houses of its citizens
Festa de la Sensa: The Feast of the Ascension is the oldest Venetian feast dating back to 1000 AD, and its origins are linked to an old Byzantine feast and to a pagan ritual for Neptune.
Festa del Naviglio: This festival is held on the first Sunday of June, in the illuminated Naviglio canals with street artists and performers, sports, general handicrafts, cooking, concerts and an antiques market on offer.
Redentore: This is certainly one of the most impressive Venetian festivals and possibly the most treasured by Venetians. Redentore began as feast to give thanks for the end of a terrible plague that was wiping out the Venetian population. Unlike other festivals, Redentore boasts an elaborate fireworks display on the night prior to the feast.
Venice International Film Festival: Film makers and film enthusiast gather together to present their latest works. Ceremonies and other events are organised. Fans and film lovers take their place in front of the Palazzo del Cinema and the prestigious hotels in order to grab an autograph or a photo of their idols.
Regata Storica: This Venetian celebration began in 1315 to celebrate the glory of “La Serenissima”, Venice. The festival was a way to honour foreign dignitaries visiting the city. Today the Regata Storica takes place on the first Sunday of September and has two different components: the Historical Procession and the Regatta races.
Venice Marathon: The fascination of the marathon, one of the most stirring Olympic events, and the extraordinary Venetian route, has made the Venice marathon a great success and the first Italian marathon to be recognised by the AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Road Racers).
Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition: The Biennale's International Art Exhibition is one of the most important contemporary art events in the world. Dating back to 1895 and is an interdisciplinary demonstration of visual arts, architecture, music, cinema, dance and theatre.
The Festa della Madonna della Salute: The festival of Madonna della Salute is the last remaining truly Venetian festival. Like the festival of the 'Redentore', it also began as a thanksgiving to celebrate the end of a terrible plague attacking the Venetian population. But it is different from the feast of the 'Redentore' in that it has preserved its religious identity.
New Year's Day, January 1
Epiphany, January 6
Easter, Sunday in mid-March or early April
Easter Monday, Monday after Easter
Liberation Day, April 25
Labour Day, May 1
Anniversary of the Republic, Sunday nearest June 2
Feast Day of St. Peter, June 29
Assumption, August 15
All Saints' Day, November 1
Immaculate Conception, December 8
Christmas, December 25
St. Stephen's Day, December 26
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