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Venice carnival kicks off with spectacular water parade

Venice Carnival kicked off on February 16 and will last until March 5

The Carnival in Venice kicked off on February 16 and will last until March 5. The carnival is thought to have started in 1162, when Venetians spontaneously gathered to celebrate a military victory in Saint Mark's Square. Now it is now one of the most famous carnival celebrations in the world. See the carnival’s water parade in this photo gallery by TASS.