The Venice Carnival is set to take its cue from the Olympics this year, with the lagoon city announcing the motto "Olympus - ...

The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colourful streamers and confetti – all ...

VENICE, Italy -- In another year, masks would be a sign of the gaiety in Venice, an accessory worn for games and parties as big crowds parade about to show off their frivolous, fanciful costumes, ...

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 the ...