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Historic Regatta
Usually taking place during the first Sunday of September, the Grand
Canal is host to thousands of boats, which are fully kitted out in regalia
and driven by crews wearing historic costumes. The regatta brings back
to life the regal atmosphere for thousands of tourists from both Italy
and abroad, which was once the norm during the reign of the Serenissima
Republic
Festival of the Redeemer
Each year, normally on the third Sunday of July, Venetians celebrate
the Festival of the Redeemer, in memory of the end of the devastating
plague of 1576. A boat bridge guides Venetians and tourists to the Church
of the Redeemer, during which the Giudecca Canal fills with decorated
boats and gondolas. In the evening, the historical palaces and buildings
in front of the Grand Canal are illuminated and the festivities end
with an unforgettable fireworks display over the water.
The Biennale (Biannual)
An international exhibition of art and film (including the Venice Film
Festival), which usually takes place every two years between June and
October. Works, films and displays by artists and directors from all
over the world are presented at an enormous site at the end of the Riva
dei 7 Martiri and in the most of the important palaces of the city.
The headquarters of the Biennale Association can be found in Ca' Giustinian.
Visit their website for more detailed information (http://www.labiennale.org/en/).
Carnival
This is of course one of Venice's most celebrated events which takes
places over a 2-week period every year in February (February 7th 2004
to February 24th 2004). Open air balls, theatre representations and
shows of every kind involve all of Venice, which is invaded by thousands
of traditional masks. For the occasion, a special propitiatory rite
is celebrated: the Venetians construct a dove full of streamers that,
attached to a cable, flies through the Piazza San Marco from the Bell
Tower to the Clock Tower. On its arrival it breaks open and from the
flight of the streamers the Venetians can predict the fortunes of the
upcoming year. Many of the exciting events and activities are free of
charge. If it has not been booked in advance, accommodation can be difficult
to find during this part of the year and is often much more expensive
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