When is the Venice Carnival 2011?

Venice Carnival 2011 be celebrated from 26 February to 8 March, with anticipations on 19 and 20 February.

Some of the main Events:

19 February:

(19:00 – 20:00, Piazzetta San Marco) “Grand toast in Venice” (Gran Brindisi a Venezia)

20 February:

(10:00 – 13:00, Grand Channel and Cannaregio) Venetian Party (Festa Veneziana)

26 February:

(14:00 – 16:00) Festa delle Marie (Marie Parade, From San Pietro in Castello to San Marco Square)

(14:00 – 16:00, San Marco Square) Historical Reenactments

27 February:

(12:00 – 12:30 San Marco Square) The flight of the Angel
(12:00 – 14:00, San Marco) Historical Reenactments

3 March:

(All Day long, San Marco Square) The best masked costumes contest

(21:00 – 3:00 Palazzo Cà Zanardi) In Honor of his Excellency “ Captain Pantalone” and his crazy crew

4 March:

(21:00 – 3:00 Palazzo Cà Zanardi) In Honor of his Excellency “ Captain Pantalone” and his crazy crew

5 March:

(21:00 – 3:30) Doge Ball 2011 – “Because Life is Magic”

6 March:

(12:00 – 13:00, Mestre) Flight of the Donkey
(14:00 – 17:00, San Marco) Historical Reenactments

8 March:

(23:59 – 1:00 From Rialto to San Marco Square) The Silent Regatta