Venice Carnival kicked off with a parade on the Grand Canal.

Venice Carnival started with a parade on the Grand Canal with the participation of thousands of people. It is reported that 3 million people are expected to participate in the carnival this year.

The theme of this year's carnival is 'Casanova Time' in honor of the 300th birthday of the famous Venetian adventurer and writer Giacomo Casanova. At the grand gala, awards were given to the three teams with the best costumes and the most beautifully decorated gondola.