The 2012 edition of the Venice Carnival takes place from February 11 to 21, with a prelude 4th and 5th February.
Program Summary of Venice Carnival 2012
The program described here, from the official site, however, remains tentative. Events, days and hours may vary. See the official site for the latest updates (www.carnevale.venezia.it) 
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Gran went brindisi fontana del vino (Grand toast to the wine fountain)
Piazzetta San Marco
Official opening of the carnival with this "Grand Venetian toast," a cheerful and elegant "Chin-Chin" which will combine the Venetians and visitors in the opening dance on St. Mark's Square, before a beautiful fountain of wine.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
The Venice Film Festival on Water
Cannaregio and Grand Canal
The feast of all the Venetians, dedicated citizens and visitors to the lagoon city. The regatta will start from the aquatic Punta della Dogana to navigate along the Grand Canal to the Rio di Cannaregio, where the public admire the passage from the banks.
The regatta will be accompanied by traditional Venetian songs. Upon arrival of the boats are open stands of wine and food, providing the public with Venetian specialties and traditional sweets of Carnival.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Sunday, February 12, 2012
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
12:00, St. Mark's Square
The "Flight of the Angel" is a traditional tribute brought to the Doge, which offers the exciting flight of a prestigious secret guest of the city of Venice, from the top of the steeple of St. Mark.
He will be received by the ground troops in costume for a pageant.
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Monday, February 13, 2012
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Thursday, February 16, 2012
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Friday, February 17, 2012
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Saturday, February 18, 2012
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Sunday, February 19, 2012
The theft of the donkey
Piazza Ferretto
The traditional event in Venice, is a parody of Flight of the Angel of St. Mark's Square. This year will also be a "star" who will play the role of the donkey, flying down from the top of the tower of City Hall.
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Monday, February 20, 2012
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The race of Silence
Rialto to the shores of St. Mark
The spectacular farewell to Carnival 2012, regatta candlelight will create a unique moment with the parade of gondolas on the water and traditional rowing boats.
All the palaces of the city, along the Grand Canal, will be illuminated with a thousand lights, creating a magical and surreal image of Venice, and quietly by candlelight.
The ships will arrive in Saint-Marc, which will be celebrated the end of Carnival 2012.
11:00, St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
From 11:00, Piazza San Marco
16:00, Piazza San Marco
17:00, St. Mark's Square
The awards ceremony, with the crowning of the "Maria" victorious close a regatta on the water from Saint-Jacques dell'Orio.
The coronation will take place at 17:00.
