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Venice Carnival 2023 boat parade on the Grand Canal kicks off. Photos

The Venice Carnival has officially begun. Until February 21, the city will host all kinds of events.

The opening took place with a parade of boats on Canal Grande, with rowers in costume.

The theme of Carnival 2023 is "Take your Time for the Original Signs", inspired by the zodiac signs and symbolism of the city.

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Venice Carnival 2023 started
The Venice Carnival has officially begun. Until February 21, the city will host all kinds of events.
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The parade of boats on the Canal Grande
The opening of the Venice Carnival took place with a parade of boats on Canal Grande, with rowers in costume.
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The theme of Carnival 2023
The theme of Carnival 2023 is "Take your Time for the Original Signs", inspired by the zodiac signs and symbolism of the city.
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Rowers in costume
The boat parade involved more than 100 boats and more than 800 costumed rowers.
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Carnival in the streets of Venice
In addition to Canal Grande, Carnival takes place throughout the streets of Venice with masks, widespread performances by mimes, clowns, actors, musicians, stilt walkers and magicians.
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