On Sunday 16 February, the long-awaited water procession of traditional boats returns. An exceptional procession of masked rowing boats conducted by rowers in costume gather near Punta della Dogana starting at 11.00 and reach the Rialto area, where a colorful choreography of colors will envelop the Rialto Bridge before the big party in Erbaria, to give a symbolic “start” to the celebrations of the Venice Carnival 2025.