At the Carnival of Venice, everybody is free to be who—or what—they want to be.
On 2/26/19 at 7:27 AMThe annual Venice Carnival is in full swing, with thousands of revelers thronging the city's canals and squares in elaborate costumes and extraordinary masks. During the 18 days of Carnival, the lagoon city fills with thousands of tourists from across Italy and around the world.
It is thought the masks allowed Venetians to hide their identities, allowing the poor to mix with the wealthy, breaking rigid social order, even if only for a brief and controlled period. To prevent overcrowding, authorities have installed turnstiles at the entrances to the historic St. Marks' Square, closing it off to new visitors once 23,000 revelers have entered. Costumed revelers are also searched as they enter the square.
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