A banner written "Venice welcome Olympic and Paralympic Games" is seen on the Ponte dell' Accademia during the water parade of Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
A reveler displays a board written the year of the three Winter Olympic Games that held in Italy, during the water parade of Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Artists perform on the main stage of the Venice Carnival which is decorated in theme of the Olympic Games at St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers dressed up in theme of the Olympic Games pose during the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers dressed up in theme of the Olympic Games pose during the water parade of Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers dressed up in theme of the Olympic Games pose during Venice Carnival at St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
A reveler dressed up in theme of the Olympic Games poses during Venice Carnival at St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers dress up in theme of the Olympic Oath during the water parade of Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
A reveler dressed up in theme of the Olympic Games poses during Venice Carnival at St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers dress up in theme of the Olympic Games during the water parade of Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers dress up in theme of the Olympic Games during the water parade of Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers dress up in theme of the Olympic Games during the water parade of Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
Revelers dress up in theme of the Olympic Games during the water parade of Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy, Feb. 1, 2026. The 2026 version of the traditional Venice Carnival runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 17. (Xinhua/Li Jing)
