Carnival begins the 26th of Februray and ends the 07th of March. April 25.- Anniversary of Italian Independence and feast to honor the Patron Saint of Venice, St. Mark.
Men give women a long stemmed red rose.
May 26th Vogalonga . Mark's Square and Venice Lagoon. Feast.day and Regatta. Rivival of the old marriage ceremony of Venice to the sea. Various stands offering traditional Venetian dishes and wine.