The Venice Carnival 2025 is preparing to enchant the world with a special edition titled “The Time of Casanova,” dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Giacomo Casanova.
Fully immerse yourself in the spirit of the Venice Carnival and live an unforgettable experience: one of the most beautiful stages in the world can be yours for a few minutes. Wear your costume and parade on the stage of Piazza San Marco!
You can book your time slot to parade directly at the dedicated desk, next to the stage in Piazza San Marco.
The Dates of the Parades
The daily parades of the competition will take place on the following dates: February 15, February 16, February 22, February 23, February 27, February 28, and March 1, 2025. Each day will feature three rounds: at 12:00, 16:00, and 17:00.
Each round will showcase unique and original masks, born from the creativity and craftsmanship that make the Venice Carnival a one-of-a-kind event in the world.
The Final
Each day will crown a winner who will advance to the final, scheduled for Sunday, March 2, at 16:00. Here, the best masks will compete for the title of Most Beautiful Mask of the 2025 Carnival, in a crescendo of emotion and spectacle.
The Final Parade
But the fun doesn’t stop there: on Mardi Gras, March 4, 2025, after the proclamation of the Maria of the Year, a final special mask parade will take place at 16:30. A magical moment that will close the 2025 edition of the Venice Carnival in style.
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