“Grand toast in Venice” will be the opening event, an elegant and joyful “cheers” for tourists and local people to officially welcome the Carnival. The main attraction will be a big fountain pouring wine while inaugurating the Carnival in a stimulating atmosphere for all. From now on, the dances begin in Piazzetta San Marco on notes of the most famous “Brindiam!” of the Italian Opera tradition, in a kaleidoscope of colors, tuxedo dresses and walking sticks according to the fashion of the nineteenth century. With the partecipation of Maurice Agosti, the Associazione Internazionale del Carnevale di Venezia and the Associazione Amici del Carnevale di Venezia.