As luck would have it we were there for the Regata Storica. From what I understand this is the big event of the rowing calender in Venice. It starts with a procession of old style boats commemorating the reception given to Caterina Cornaro, wife of the King of Cyprus, in 1489 after she renounced her throne in favor of Venice. It was really cool to see all of the ornate boats and all of the people dressed in period costumes. It was followed by races down the grand canal.
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