Venice Carnival: the rich have more fun. By Reuters. February 6, 2008 6:31 PM UTC Updated February 6, 2008 By Mathias Wildt. VENICE ... The all-night masked balls, ...

In Venice, Italy, it is that time again. Time for grand costume balls, fierce mask contests, towering wigs and a parade of preening, strutting revelers as city residents and visitors from around ...

Venice Carnival parties and masked balls. If hoi-polloi stick to the campi, the elite frequent parties, where tickets (see the Carnival website for details) start at around €500 (£416) per person.

As the undisputed queen of Italian Carnival, Venice will once again put on a full programme of water parades, masked balls, fine dining experiences and street art performances spread over 18 days of ...

From masks to masquerade balls, no place does Carnival like Venice. ... Venice Carnival Was Once Outlawed by the Government. The celebration runs from January 27 until February 13 this year.

VENICE, Italy—Tourists may spot mysterious masked figures and confetti-filled squares this weekend as Carnival comes to Venice. Acrobatics, masquerade balls, and Vivaldi concerts will highlight ...

Though history suggests the festival dates back as far as 1162, the modern day version of Venice Carnival began in 1979. The carnival lasts just over 2 weeks and is filled with parades, balls and ...

A German family in embroidered costumes smile for the camera phones in Venice's Saint Mark square, their little boy waving a sword in an imaginary duel. Skip to main content.