Saturday, February 4th kicks off Carnevale di Venezia 2023! The Venice Carnival is known worldwide for its elaborate masks and is one of the oldest festivals in the world. The carnival begins two weeks before Ash Wednesday and ends on Fat Tuesday (Martedì Grasso or Mardi Gras), which is the day before the start of Lent. Tap the link to learn about the history behind the pleasure playground in Venice each February. Writer: AMANDA AKIEN #CarnevaleDiVenezia #VeniceCarnival #Italy #Venezia #Venice