Regata, Venice

The Regata of the Ancient Maritime Republics is a noteworthy boat race on pontoons known as gozzi, each paddled by a party of eight rowers from one of the four maritime republics: Amalfi, Genoa, Pisa, and Venice. Prior to the regata, there is a spectacular procession with representatives from each republic dressed in traditional medieval attire. Locals costumed in 1489 period attire take part in the boat and gondola processions. Every year, the celebration area is rotated.

Following the event, four distinct races are organized based on age and pontoon type. The most popular event, however, is the "Campioni su Gondolini," in which small, fast gondolas race down the Grand Canal to victory.