Venice Carnival, Italy

One of the most beautiful and spectacular festivals to experience is Carnevale in Venice, Italy. The festival is a sizable celebration of music from all over the universe and private and public masquerade balls. People participate in the festival wearing a variety of exquisite, lovely costumes and original masquerades.

The festival lasts through Fat Tuesday, which is 40 days before Easter. The jury members reveal who had the best costume for the occasion during the final week of the celebration. The festival primarily heralds the end of winter and the start of a brand-new spring season.

Even in the best of times, Venice is unique, but during Carnival Festival, it feels as though you've entered a different world of style, color, and enjoyment. The two-week festival marks the arrival of spring. Even though the next two weeks are jam-packed with fun, there are a few events you shouldn't miss.

Before the party really gets going, there is the Water Parade, in which colorfully decorated boats sail down Rio di Cannaregio in a spectacular display. Next, you should attend the Festa delle Marie, which is held on the second Sunday and features the carnival's most well-known costumed procession. As they make their way from Garibaldi to the Piazza San Marco, this is where you can see those amazing costumes and masks. Finally, the Flight of the Angel, which also takes place on the second Sunday, sees a rope angel fly up to the doge, capping off the fun with an impressive acrobatic display.

Date: February 12 - March 1

Location: Venice, Italy