Revelers row during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.

The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers row on the Grand Canal during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.

The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers take part in a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.

The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

A giant rat boat is seen during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.

The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers row during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.

The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers row past Ponte dell'Accademia during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.

The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Confetti is sprayed for a giant rat boat during a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.

The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers take part in a water parade of the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026.

The 2026 version of Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers pose at the St. Mark's Square during the Venice Carnival 2026 in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

A reveler poses at the St. Mark's Square during the Venice Carnival 2026 in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers pose at the St. Mark's Square during the Venice Carnival 2026 in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers walk at the St. Mark's Square during the Venice Carnival 2026 in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers pose at the St. Mark's Square during the Venice Carnival 2026 in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Tourists take snacks during the Venice Carnival 2026 in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

Revelers pose at the St. Mark's Square during the Venice Carnival 2026 in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)

A reveler picks up a mask at the St. Mark's Square during the Venice Carnival 2026 in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)