Colorful costumes at the Venice Carnival

Venice Carnival will last for two weeks with about three million visitors flock to the Italian canal city to witness the legendary masked dance festivals, music, and beautiful costumes. The celebration will culminate with a candlelight vigil at the Silent Water Parade on February 12, when the traditional boat and gondola will float along the Grand Canal as the city said goodbye to the Carnival until next year. Carnival of Venice is a festival which is regularly held every year in the city of Venice, Italy. The Carnival starts 40 days before Easter and ends on Mardi Gras, or ash Wednesday. The distinctive feature of the Venetian carnival mask is made ​​of leather or acrylic, several types of masks are known, among others, Bauta and Volto or Larva.