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, ...

Southport is preparing to host a Venetian carnival inspired by the annual Italian festival. The Carnival of Venice is known around the world for its elaborate costumes and masks. On Saturday, March 1, ...

Venetians got a glimpse into the extravagant history of the floating city with a decadent street party on the streets and the waterways. Thousands gathered to celebrate the Venice Carnival, with ...

Iranian mask artisan Hamid works in his shop "Ca' del Sol" near St. Mark's square during the first day of carnival in Venice February 1, 2015. Reuters Venice's annual celebration of masks, costumes ...

Three years since the last Venice Carnival, revellers swapped their surgical masks for carnival ones and took to the streets. It’s been three years since Carnivale di Venezia, or Venice Carnival last ...

With its 2026 Carnival dedicated to the Milan Olympics, Venice offers the perfect alternative to traditional holiday gifts—here’s how to plan an unforgettable experience that beats any material gift.

Although accounts on the exact start of the Venice Carnival vary–some attribute it to the 11th century while others claim it began in the 12th–most agree it was a celebration of the incognito. With a ...