Author 'Fanfan' (Id 141387 ) : Venice Carnival 2011: Celebrating Women On the occasion of the Carnival of Venice, the city of Venice becomes the "City of Women", Saturday 26 February to Tuesday, March 8, 2011. The Venice Carnival officially began on February 26, punctuated by events in honor of women. Among the most important, the Feast of Mary, which opens Lebale Carnival each year to commemorate the 12 young girls were kidnapped and then rescued by the Venetians, with a traditional procession from San Pietro di Castello and arriving at the Place Saint-Marc . On Sunday, February 27th was held the traditional ceremony of the Flight of the Angel on the Place Saint-Marc, who is in the descent of a young woman from the top of the campanile. The festivities continue until March 8, end date of the carnival. In a whirlwind of color, dance shows, music hall, commedia dell'arte and pageants are waiting for you ... I would like to be: 6:: 19: