Procession of the Feast of Marie

The traditional "Festa delle Marie" departs from San Piero di Castello around 14:30, he will travel via Garibaldi and Riva degli Schiavoni in a spectacular parade, and will come on the stage in Piazza San Marco around 16.00, where will take place the official presentation to the public of the Carnival . At 17.00, after the presentation of the 12 Marie and the procession parades, the festival ends with a FARANDOLA COLLECTIVE, historical dance that winds like a snake through the square, on the run from the Ballad Bellica music and the help dancers Palio Arcella which also involve the audience.
It celebrates the tribute that the Doge carried annually to twelve beautiful and humble Venetian girls, providing them lavishly for the wedding with ducal jewels.

The festival, a unique moment to admire the costumes of the Venetian tradition, unfolds over several days until the proclamation of Maria del Carnevale. It will be inaugurated Saturday, February 7, with the procession of the twelve girls Venetian selected in previous weeks.

The procession is accompanied by costumed historical groups of the ESRB and associations Friends of the Venice Carnival and the International Association for the Carnival of Venice is composed of:

Schola Drums Historical
Este medieval
Knights of the Dragon
Sodalitas Academy of San Zenone
Serene Tribunal de l'Inquisithion Venice
Palio Arcella
Adele Prince Medieval Craftsmen Guild
Gruppo Storico San Marco
Ordinance de Tera Stop
Brotherhood of the Lion

Marie of the contest is organized by the "Venice is ... (History art culture)".

From an idea by Bruno Tosi.

Coordination of Historical parade by CERS - European Consortium Pageants

The Marie costumes are made by 'Atelier Pietro Longhi of Rubelli fabrics.

In collaboration with The Gazzettino

Hairstyles Hairstylist "Monika and Umberto" - Mercerie S. Salvador
Trick Francesca Chiozzotto for "Monika and Umberto"