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Added on the 16/02/2019 19:42:00 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
The carnival of Venice kicks off with not one, but two flights from the campanile of St. Mark's Square. In addition to the traditional 'Mary’ who performs the flight of the angel, this year the organisers have agreed to let go down a second young woman, Micol Rossi, affected by Crohn's disease. IMAGES of the flights
Historical boats and gondolas with costumed crews parade down Venice's Grand Canal in the 2021 regatta IMAGES
The streets of Rio de Janeiro are crowded for the launch of the city's carnival, which runs until 29 February. IMAGES
Venice has been hit by the highest tide in more than 50 years, with tourists wading through flooded streets to seek shelter as a fierce wind whipped up waves in St. Mark's Square. IMAGES
The Cologne Carnival officially begins with the "Weiberfastnacht", the women's carnival. The festivities will last one week. IMAGES of the beginning of the carnival