Festival of the Twelve Marys
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Festival of the Twelve Marys

22 Feb 2025 — 04 Mar 2025
Venezia — Venezia (227)

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Edition 2025 — Festival of the Twelve Marys

The 2025 edition of the Festival of the Twelve Marys took place during the Venice Carnival, with the selection of the twelve maidens, the water procession on the Grand Canal, costume parades in St. Mark's Square, and the election of the Mary of the Year.

In 2025, the Festival of the Twelve Marys confirmed its role as a key event of the Venice Carnival. The twelve selected young Venetian women paraded in sumptuous historical costumes along the Grand Canal aboard gondolas and then on foot in St. Mark's Square, culminating in the election of the Mary of the Year. As every year, the re-enactment drew attention to one of the most ancient and iconic traditions of the lagoon city.

Where does it take place — Festival of the Twelve Marys

Piazza San Marco e Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista

Piazza San Marco, 30100 Venezia

Contact Festival of the Twelve Marys

Festival of the Twelve Marys in brief

Heritage Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Fashion Outdoor Venezia

History of Festival of the Twelve Marys

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