Parking at Venice Carnival 2017 – ParkCloud Recommends

Kicking off on the 11th of February with smaller preview events and lasting all the way to the 28th, the Venice Carnival is a must-go annual event featuring tradition, culture and entertainment all in one. For those who love dressing up, this is heaven on earth – wigged, costumed and masked visitors from all over the world come together to celebrate this centuries-old tradition in this beautiful city. Here's ParkCloud's pick of the top events and where to park when you attend. Have fun! 

 

The Flight of the Angel, or Volo dell’Angelo in Italian, is an event that dates back to La Serenissima period and is the official start to Venice Carnival. At the strike of 12 noon, an acrobat leaps off the San Marco bell tower and flies through the air, landing in the middle of Saint Mark's Square, officially opening the carnival! If you want to see the Flight of the Angel, make sure you arrive in Piazza San Marco no later than 11am, as it gets very busy. 

Park at BELT PARK Venice Mestre Shuttle Bus, which is open 24/7, and a shuttle bus to the station is included in the price! Simply park and board the shuttle bus taking you to Venice Mestre Station, and from there it's just a short 10 minute train journey to the centre of Venice. 

 

On Saturday the 25th of February, the workshop at Palazzetto Bru Zane is the perfect way to keep kids occupied! Learning about the history of the festival, creating their own masks and more are on the agenda for this unmissable workshop. 

If you park at Mestre Parking Station, you'll be just 3 minutes walk from Mestre Train Station! Choose between open air or undercover spaces, and board a train knowing your car is safe and secure. Easy. 

The traditional 'Festa delle Marie' starts at San Pietro di Castello at 2.30pm, and walks via Garibaldi and Riva degli Schiavoni, reaching the San Marco stage at 4pm were all twelve 'Marias' are introduced to the crowd. Happening on Sunday the 28th of February, the parade is the perfect opportunity to admire the beautiful venetian period costumes and enjoy traditional entertainment. 

If you want to see the parade, ParkCloud recommends leaving your car at MarcoPolo Venice Station. Just 15 minutes away from Venice Mestre Station, a shuttle bus is included to take you straight to the train station. From there it's just a short train journey and a scenic gondola right to see the parade!