Revelers row during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.
The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers row on the Grand Canal during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.
The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers take part in a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.
The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
A giant rat boat is seen during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.
The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers row during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.
The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers row past Ponte dell'Accademia during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.
The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Confetti is sprayed for a giant rat boat during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.
The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers take part in a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.
The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)