Venetian Carnival


Do not go to Carnival if you are afraid of clowns, masks, or elaborate period-piece costumes. If you enter the world of Venetian Carnival, be prepared for a serious game of dress-up, Eyes Wide Shut style. Leave your handmade ensemble at home, because nobody is making these things with glitter glue and felt.

Get ready for the crowds

Hello!

United costume couple

Proud Venetian 

Carnival meets...Batman super villain??

Sun Beam Pair

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