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Here is a list
of some of the most important events taking place in
City of Venice
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Date
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Event 2006
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Description
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February 17
- February 28
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VENICE CARNIVAL
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Probably the most captivating
Carnival in the world.
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April 25
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SAN MARCO
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It is a romantic Venetian
custom that, on the day celebrating the Patron Saint
of the City, every man gives a long-stem closed rose
(il "bòcolo") to the woman he loves.
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May 28
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FESTA DELLA SENSA
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A festival celebrating
the Nuptial Ceremony with sea of Venice.
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June 4
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VOGALONGA
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29th Edition of the traditional
sculling Marathon across the Venice lagoon.
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July 15
- July 16
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FESTA DEL REDENTORE
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Hundreds of decorated and
illuminated boats are moored in the San Marco "basin"
to admire the fantastic firework display.
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September 3
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REGATA STORICA
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This is an enthralling
historical parade of boats along the Grand Canal.
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October 22
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VENICE MARATHON
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The race from the Riviera
del Brenta to Venice has now become an appointment not
to be missed in the international sporting agenda.
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November 21
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MADONNA DELLA SALUTE
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Each year, the Venetians
cross the votive bridge across the Grand Canal to light
a candle and eat seasonal sweetbreads.
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