Venice's tourist-free carnival kicked off during pandemic

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The Carnival of Venice in 2021 kicked off on February 6 without the usual crowds of tourists due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city has moved many of the celebrations online for this year's carnival. Despite the lack of carnival-vibes, local carnival-goers appeared in sumptuous gowns and masks.

Venetian artisans wearing carnival masks pose in St Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, February 7, 2021. /VCG

People wearing carnival masks and costumes pose by the Bridge of Sighs, February 7, 2021. /VCG

A Venetian artisan walks in front of closed stores in St Mark's Square, February 7, 2021. /VCG

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