Current Events in Liguria Italy
February 2013

Jan 26th - Feb 12th 2013 - Carnevale di Venezia

The Carnevale di Venezia is an event not to be missed. This year it is moved slightly forward and will begin on Jan 26th . In fact, traditionally the carnival was held just after Christmas on Boxing day. Its aim this year is to celebrate the festivities around New Year's and Epiphany and is themed 'Capodanno in Maschera' ( or 'New Year's in Masks')

In addition, there are tons of cultural events to enjoy during the Carnival as well. Do not miss the walking theatre show 'Secrets in Venice' where you will be taken back to the life of the Serenissima and its Carnival while guided through the maze of mystery that surround the lagoon at the time...

For more details on the programme, visit www.carnevale.venezia.it

Feb 3-10-12-17 and Mar 3, 2013 - Carnevale di Viareggio

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The most flamboyant of all the Italian Carnivals, famous for its political satire will hosts the traditional shows of gigantic paper-mache figures on colourful floats on : February 3-10-12-17, and a grand finale on March 3rd.

Other events include: big parties, sports events, theatre shows, food stalls etc.

For more details on the programme, visit www.viareggio.ilcarnevale.com

Feb 10-17-24 and Mar 3, 2013 - Cento Carnevale d'Europa

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Cento Carnevale d'Europa is the first carnival in the world to be affiliated with the Rio Carnival, twinning officially in Cento in 1993.

Cento is a town near Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna and every Sunday between February 10th to 24th, 2013 it will host many famous guest stars from the world of culture, sport, entertainment as well as beautiful floats in papier-mache and lots of fun. The grand finale of the carnival is on March 3rd where are awarding the costume winner for the Carnival there will be a spectacular piromusical number arranged by Parente Fireworks.

For more details on the programme, visit www.viareggio.ilcarnevale.com

Feb 9 - 17, 2013 - Valentine’s Day…Lovers in Camogli

For many years now Camogli organises a festival closely connected to the romantic celebration. The highlight of the event is the plate painting competition called ‘Piatto di San Valentino…Innamorati a Camogli’ where the public vote combined with the vote from a jury panel select the most beautiful of all the entries of pained plates displayed along the seafront in Camogli.

The plates that took part in earlier editions of the festival can be bought from a stand near the seafront as well as hearts on which you can write your and your partner’s name and hang them on a fishing net laid out in the harbour.

During the festival many of the local restaurants offer special dinner-for-two menu including a bottle of Champagne and special dish to mark the occasion.

For more details on the programme, visit www.sanvalentinoinnamoratiacamogli.it