9th Annual Little Italy Carnevale: February 18, 2012
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The Little Italy Association is proud to present the 9th Annual Little Italy Carnevale. This year the Little Italy Carnevale will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 from 5pm to 9pm. Carnevale will transform San Diego's historic Little Italy into a scene from Venice with a street closure held at the intersection of W. Date and India Streets. A treasured local event, Carnevale will feature various vignettes of entertainment including live music and dancing, stilt-walkers, art, mask-making for kids and more held throughout the neighborhood. Last year, Carnevale drew over 12,000 attendees who experienced authentic Italian traditions with people dressed in Venetian regalia in a family-friendly atmosphere.
This event is mirrored Carnevale in Venice with various vignettes of entertainment, a Passaporto di Carnevale, that gives times and locations of entertainment, and a list of all the participating businesses where you need to get your passport stamped at.
Carnevale, also known as Carnival or Mardi Gras, marks the final celebration prior to Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent season. People of all ages, from two to 92 are encouraged to participate in the festivities, including the spontaneous performances on street corners and Little Italy piazzas designed to evoke the playful vibe of the event. Attendees will get a taste of Italian tradition and see how Venetian masks are made and worn to celebrate Carnevale.
For more information, visit: www.littleitalysd.com/events/little-italy-carnevale/
