Italy celebrates Venice Carnival 2016

Jan 31, 2016

Italy celebrates Venice Carnival 2016

Quinn Kelley 0 Comment Travel, World carnival, creatum, Italy, Venice, Venice Carnival

Revelers descended upon St. Mark’s Square, in Venice, Italy over the weekend for this year’s Venice Carnival. Carnival-goers are being asked by police to momentarily lift their masks as part of new anti-terrorism measures for the annual festivities. This year’s Carnival theme is “Creatum” — a new start, or rebirth of Venice’s origins — and runs until Feb. 9.

: Irene Rizzi, right, poses with a man impersonating the Doge of Venice after descending from the bell tower into St. Mark’s Square, in Venice, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. Carnival-goers in Venice are being asked by police to momentarily lift their masks as part of new anti-terrorism measures for the annual festivities. Sundays main crowd-pleaser known as the Flight of the Angel went off without a hitch. In that event, a costumed young woman, attached by wires, ” flies ” over the crowd, starting from St. Marks bell tower and gradually descending to the square. (AP Photo/Luigi Costantini)

: Costumed reveller walks in St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) after the officially launch of the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016 in Venice. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled “Creatum” and runs until February 9th. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: Costumed revellers pose in St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) after the officially launch of the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016 in Venice. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled “Creatum ” and runs until February 9th. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: Irene Rizzi performs the “Angel flight” or “Flight of the dove” from the bell tower of Saint Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) to officially launch the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival has for theme “Creatum” and runs until February 9. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: Costumed reveller poses in St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) after the officially launch of the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016 in Venice. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled “Creatum” and runs until February 9th. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: Costumed revellers walks in St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) after the officially launch of the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016 in Venice. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled “Creatum” and runs until February 9th.(Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: Costumed reveller poses in St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) after the officially launch of the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016 in Venice. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled “Creatum” and runs until February 9th. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: Costumed reveller poses for selfie in St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) after the officially launch of the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016 in Venice. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled “Creatum” and runs until February 9th. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: Costumed revellers pose in St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) after the officially launch of the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016 in Venice. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled “Creatum” and runs until February 9th. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: A police officer checks a man wearing a carnival costume in Venice, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. Carnival-goers in Venice are being asked by police to momentarily lift their masks as part of new anti-terrorism measures for the annual festivities. Police are also examining backpacks and bags and using metal-detecting wands before revelers are allowed into St. Marks Square, the heart of the Venetian carnival.(AP Photo/Luigi Costantini)

: People go through security checks in St. Mark’s Square, in Venice, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. Carnival-goers in Venice are being asked by police to momentarily lift their masks as part of new anti-terrorism measures for the annual festivities. Police are also examining backpacks and bags and using metal-detecting wands before revelers are allowed into St. Marks Square, the heart of the Venetian carnival. (AP Photo/Luigi Costantini)

: A costumed reveller poses at St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) during the Venice Carnival in Venice on January 30, 2016. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is entitled “Creatum” and runs until February 9th. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: Irene Rizzi blows a kiss after descending from the bell tower into St. Mark’s Square, in Venice, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. Carnival-goers in Venice are being asked by police to momentarily lift their masks as part of new anti-terrorism measures for the annual festivities. Sundays main crowd-pleaser known as the Flight of the Angel went off without a hitch. In that event, a costumed young woman, attached by wires, ” flies ” over the crowd, starting from St. Marks bell tower and gradually descending to the square. (AP Photo/Luigi Costantini)

: People wearing costumes pose in St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. Carnival-goers in Venice are being asked by police to momentarily lift their masks as part of new anti-terrorism measures for the annual festivities. Police are also examining backpacks and bags and using metal-detecting wands before revelers are allowed into St. Marks Square, the heart of the Venetian carnival. (AP Photo/Luigi Costantini)

: Two masked women pose in St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. Carnival-goers in Venice are being asked by police to momentarily lift their masks as part of new anti-terrorism measures for the annual festivities. Police are also examining backpacks and bags and using metal-detecting wands before revelers are allowed into St. Marks Square, the heart of the Venetian carnival. (AP Photo/Luigi Costantini)

: Masked people pose in Venice, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. People attended the Venice Carnival, celebrated Saturday under heightened security following the sexual assaults on New Year’s Eve in Cologne and the ongoing terror threat in Europe. Authorities have increased surveillance throughout the city, including the number of officers on patrol, both under-cover and in uniform. (AP Photo/Luigi Costantini)

: A masked woman goes through a security check in Venice, Italy, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016. People attended the Venice Carnival, celebrated Saturday under heightened security following the sexual assaults on New Year’s Eve in Cologne and the ongoing terror threat in Europe. Authorities have increased surveillance throughout the city, including the number of officers on patrol, both under-cover and in uniform. (AP Photo/Luigi Costantini)

: Revellers in costumes arrive to attend the performance of the “Angel flight” or “Flight of the dove” from the bell tower of Saint Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) to officially launch the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival has for theme “Creatum” and runs until February 9. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: A costumed reveller blows bubbles while waiting for the performance of the “Angel flight” or “Flight of the dove” from the bell tower of Saint Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) to officially launch the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival has for theme “Creatum” and runs until February 9. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: Irene Rizzi throw confetti as she performs the “Angel flight” or “Flight of the dove” from the bell tower of Saint Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) to officially launch the Venice Carnival on January 31, 2016. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival has for theme “Creatum” and runs until February 9. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

: A costumed reveller poses in front of gondolas at St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) during the Venice Carnival on January 30, 2016 in Venice. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is untitled ” Creatum ” and runs until February 9th. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)

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