Carnival Takes Over Venice: Pictures

Artists perform during the 'Tutta colpa della Luna' or 'Blame the Moon' festivities down the Rio di Cannaregio, one of Venice's famed canals. Venice began its annual Carnival festivities with a floating, night-time parade starting more than two weeks of celebrations. VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images

The Carnival Regatta on the Cannareggio canal in Venice. The theme for the 2019 edition is 'Blame the Moon!' and will run until March 5. Stefano Mazzola/Awakening/Getty Images

A masked reveller on Venice's Riva degli Schiavoni. VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images

Light installation on the palaces along the Cannaregio Canal. Simone Padovani/Awakening/Getty Images

A masked woman on a gondola during the water parade. AP Photo/Antonio Calanni

Rowers wearing carnival costumes attend the traditional Carnival Regatta along the Grand Canal. Simone Padovani/Awakening/Getty Images

Part of the water parade during the traditional regatta for the opening of the 2019 Venice Carnival. Matteo Chinellato/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Venetians row during the masquerade parade on the Grand Canal. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Artist performs on the Rio di Cannaregio, one of Venice's famed canals. VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images

The Venice carnival in the historical lagoon city attracts huge crowds of people from around the world. AP Photo/Antonio Calanni

People watch a water parade marking the beginning of carnival season along the Grand Canal in Venice. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Part of the opening show during the Venice Carnival. AP Photo/Antonio Calanni

People watch a water parade along the Rio di Cannaregio canal in Venice. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

Part of the traditional regatta for the opening of the 2019 Venice Carnival. Matteo Chinellato/NurPhoto via Getty Images

A water parade marking the beginning of carnival season along the Rio di Cannaregio canal in Venice. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

A water parade along the Rio di Cannaregio canal in Venice. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

The opening show of the Venice Carnival. Matteo Chinellato/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Masked revellers on the Grand Canal watch the opening regatta of the Venice Carnival. VINCENZO PINTO/AFP/Getty Images

Boats sail during the water parade, part of the Venice Carnival. AP Photo/Antonio Calanni

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