Carnevale

The Carnevale di Venezia (English: Carnival of Venice) is a festival held in the city of Venice, Italy that ends with the Christian celebration of Lent. The festival is particularly famous for its guests' elaborate carnival masks.
==History==
The Carnevale is an annual event held in Venice and believed to have started in 1162. By the time of the Italian Renaissance, it had become an official tradition of the city. Civilians and nobles alike celebrated the festival by playing games and participating in competitions, dancing, and watching performers in the streets or city squares, like Squero di San Trovaso. The environment was vibrant and people were garbed in colorful clothing and masks. The streets were filled with banners and bunting, whilst processions of people celebrated with fireworks decorating the sky.Assassin's Creed II
By the time of the late 15 century it was traditional for the to host a private party during the Carnevale. In order to gain access to the Doge's party one required a Golden Mask.Assassin's Creed II – Nun the Wiser
It was during the Carnevale of 1486 that the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze was able to infiltrate the private party held by his target, Venetian Doge Marco Barbarigo, and eliminate him with a Hidden Gun.Assassin's Creed II – Having a Blast
==Behind the scenes==
Even after the events of Carnevale, the citizens continued to celebrate it in the Dorsoduro district for the remainder of Assassin's Creed II, albeit without fireworks.
Ezio could not change outfits or capes during Carnevale.
Carnevale was featured as a background to the events depicted in the theatrical trailer for Assassin's Creed II, although the events never happened in the game.
During the E3 demo of Assassin's Creed II, bonfires were burning in the Carnevale area, which allowed Ezio to use Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machine.
Carnevale was also depicted in the Cristina memory "Persona Non Grata" from Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.
==Gallery==
AC2 - Carnevale attendee model.jpg|3D model of a Carnevale attendee
Venice Carnevale Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Carnevale
Carnevale celebration.png|People celebrating Carnevale
Dancing.png|Citizens dancing during Carnevale
RRU 4.png|Ezio winning one of the Carnevale games
CNP 9.png|Silvio Barbarigo holding the Golden Mask
HaB 4.png|Ezio entering the Doge's party
Carnevale Panorama.jpg|Panoramic view of the Carnevale festival
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed II 
*Assassin's Creed: Renaissance
*Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood 
*Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR 
==References==
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Category:Festivals