From 6th to 16th  February

This year, the unfailing appointment with the most famous Carnival in the world, which, for some years, has availed itself of the lively planning by Marco Balich, will take place from 6th to 16th February 2010. All your senses will be stimulated by the enthralling sequence of events. Like every year, the city will explode with fun and huge festive crowds will fill the salon of St. Mark’s Square, where in 2010 a huge garden will be set up too, and other thousands squares where you will have the opportunity to see free shows, period costume parades, concerts and living history, children’s entertainment, wide all-night dancing, food tasting and other sensory experiences.

Major events:

Carnival Opening Show
Saturday February 6th , 9.00 pm.
A show in St Mark’s Square, with a great artist, to open the Carnival 2010 in the name of fun and culture.

The Tradition – the Flight of the Angel – Sunday, February 7th, 12.00 am
The Tradition – The Festa delle Marie – Sunday, February 7th, 3.00 pm (from San Pietro di Castello)
The tradition – the Historical Re-enactments – Sunday, February 7th, 3.00 pm and Sunday, February 14th, 1.00 pm

Drag Queen Beauty Pageant
Friday, February 12th, 9.00 pm, St.Mark’s Square.

A new European competition. In the jury, the Compagnia de Calza “I antichi”.  2010 Masked Costume Contest
From Thursday 11th to Sunday, February 14th, 3.00 pm.
The symbol of the tradition of Carnival. An international jury, chaired by the Oscar Award Gabriella Pescucci and the Compagnia de Calza “I Antichi”.

Tango Nights in St. Mark’s Square.
Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th and Monday February 15th, 9.00pm

Commedia dell’Arte.
From Thursday 11th to Sunday February 14th , Piazzetta San Marco.

Mardi Gras in St. Mark’s Square.
Tuesday, February 16th, 8.00 pm. A feast to close the 2010 edition in the name of music.

The Venetian Feast.
Sunday, February 7th, 11.00 am, Rio di Cannaregio. In collaboration with A.E.P.E. and Coordinamento Remiere.

Campo del Gusto – Campo San Geremia.
From Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th February, 10.00am – 7.00pm.
In partnership with Regione Veneto and in cooperation with Unione Cuochi del Veneto (Association of the Cooks of Veneto).

Carnival in the Darkness, Corderie dell’Arsenale
From Saturday 6th to Tuesday 16th February, 11.00am – 8.00pm
New edition with new paths and surprises. In collaboration with Istituto dei Ciechi di Milano.

Burlesque at the Venice Carnival 2010.
From Saturday 6th to Saturday February 13th

The Flight of the Donkey – Ferretto Square.
Sunday, February 14th, 12.00 am

Sensation Opening Party – Mainland.
Saturday February 6th, from 10.00 pm.

Tania Danieli