Traditional Elements: Flight of the Angel and Festa delle Marie
Source:Holiday Party /
Time:2026-08-30
Traditional elements remained central to the Carnival, including the Flight of the Angel, where a costumed performer descended from St. Mark's Campanile into the square , and the Festa delle Marie, a key ritual based on a historical event . These events celebrate Venice's maritime history and its tradition of community celebration . The Carnival's artistic director described it as a celebration of "beauty, challenge, participation, and inclusion—values shared by both the Carnival tradition and the Olympic spirit" .
