It is Carnevale season in Italy meaning to the Italians these are their last few weekends to party it up before they have to be saints during Lent. Therefore, there are Carnevale parties almost every night where everyone dresses up in some sort of costume (it's like having a month of halloween). So some people in my group had masks, others (including me) painted them on our faces and others wore things like antlers... (see pictures)
Different cities tend to have their own Carnevale with different themes. But they are all elaborate and include beautiful costumes, usually a parade or big event (horse race, saints race, concerts). One of the most famous is the Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival in Venice). This weekend we are going to Viareggio - most famous for its parade. I'll be sure to take some good pictures!
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