Venice Events
Venice Regatta
Historical Regatta
Regattas have traditionally been held on the waterways of Venice
since the 13th century, and are still held throughout the year
today, the most important of which is the Historical Regatta, held
on the first Sunday in September. This is a regatta of distinction,
attracting huge crowds of merry spectators to cheer on the various
rowing races. The gondola races are preceded by a magnificent
historical procession of elaborately carved boats, manned by
Venetians in splendid costumes, which recalls the famous
16th-century procession of the Queen of Cyprus come to deliver her
kingdom into the hands of the Venetians.
Venue: Grand Canal;
Date: First Sunday of September, annually.
