Feast of the Ascension

Each year Venice beckons millions of tourists attracted by world-famous events. The most prominent among these is the Festa della Sensa (Feast of the Ascension). Tourists relive the age-old history of the Serenissima Republic and its intimate relationship with the Sea, and the customs and traditions of Venetian Rowing.
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SATURDAY MAY 7TH
at 5.00pm
Venezia, Palazzo Ducale – Sala dello Scrutinio (admission at invitation)
Gemellaggio Adriatico with City of Florence (Adriatic Twinning)
Prize "Osella d'oro della Sensa 2016"
 

SUNDAY MAY 8TH
SENSA WATER PARADE
9.00am – Boats gather in the Basin of San Marco
9.30am – Departure of the water parade towards S. Nicolò del Lido
10.30am – Ceremony of the “Wedding with the Sea” in front of the Church of S. Nicolò del Lido
11.00am – Concert by Coro Serenissima in front of the curch San Nicolò del Lido
11.30am – Holy Mass at the church of S. Nicolò di Lido

Regattas of the Sensa

From 9.45am women’s twin-oared mascarete regatta
10.30 am Regatta on 4 oars gondolas
Regattas of the Rowing Season organized by the Municipality of Venice

Course of the regattas: Basin of San Marco - Riviera St. Nicolò, where to follow the prize-giving will take place

12.00 pm “Schie” and “Maciarele” regattas, at Bacino Idroscalo Isola di S.Andrea
Regatta organized by Coordinamento delle Associazioni Remiere di Voga alla Veneta, prize-giving at Certosa island

from 14.00 to 17.00 - S. Andrea island
Guided tours of the fortress of S. Andrea
Free shuttle from Certosa island to S. Andrea island
At 15.00 historical re-enactment by 1° Reggimento di Infanteria Veneto Real

COLLATERAL EVENTS

Friday may 6th 2016 Querini Stampalia Foundation, Venice SOLD OUT

from 17.30 "Venice and Sea. Querini and Sea", guided tour to discover the meaning of the "Festa della Sensa" through documents and paintings from Querini Stampalia Collection
reservations required by email at manifestazioni@querinistampalia.org

www.querinistampalia.org

Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May – Every day from 10.00 to 18.00, Saturday night also 21.00-23.00 - Lido di Venezia, Excelsior beach

Kite Show

Saturday 7th May (2.00pm-8.00pm) and Sunday 8th May (10.00am-6.30pm) – Lido di Venezia, church of San Nicolò
Market of the Sensa
At Proloco stand you will find information about the proposals of Lido beaches during the summer

Saturday 7th May - Lido di Venezia, Nicelli Airport
Sensa Dinner
organized by Consorzio Venezia e il Suo Lido - Info and booking: tel. 0418627117 - info@veneziaeilsuolido.it

Saturday 8th May, 9.30am – Lido di Venezia
Byron Cup Memorial, by Nuotatori dei Murassi and Venezia Triathlon – From the church of San Nicolò along the shore

Sunday 8th May, 11.00am  – Lido di Venezia, church of San Nicolò
Concert by Coro Serenissima

Sunday 8th May - Lido di Venezia, Nicelli Airport
Il Pranzo del Doge (traditional Venetian cuisine)
Organized by Proloco di Lido e Pellestrina - Booking: prolocolidopellestrina@gmail.com

Sunday 8th May – Lido di Venezia, Granviale and beaches
Lido di Venezia Open Day – The beaches of Lido di Venezia present their proposals for the summer 2016
- 11.00am-1.00pm and 3.00pm-5.00pm Marching Band Samba da Rua “Venitocasamba” in the beaches
- from 3.00pm concert by Banda di Tessera and Banda di Pellestrina at Gran Viale
- 5.00pm concert by Max & the Seventh Sound at Blue Moon beach – preview of “Isole Sonore 2016”