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Moreover from O'Toole House you can attend the most typical town feasts:
 the Vogalonga, an endurance competition between the Venetian
oarsmen, with hundred of boats along the Canal Grande the Redentore: on the third July sunday, to remember the
foundation of the Redentore Church on the Giudecca island, a long boat
bridge is formed on the Giudecca Channel , so that people can easily
and quickly reach the church . The different private and pubblic boats
are beautified with coloured lights. After the religious
celebration, people can eat in the restaurants at Punta della
Dogana, enjoy the music from the orchester on the "Galleggiante"
boat and at midnight they can watch the fireworks on the water. the Regata Storica is one of the most important competitions
between the most powerful oarsmen of the town; this traditional
manifestation is dated in the VII century. In the first September
Sunday on the Canal Grande you can attend a beautiful and original
historical parade in historical dresses. the Celebration of the Church S. Maria della Salute: every year on
the 21st November all town boats form a boats bridge on the Canal
Grande, which links the Chuch S.Maria della Salute to the town center.
All the streets are full with street markets stalls, where turists
can enjoy shopping. the Carnevale di Venezia is the most known manifestation of Venice
and it is the most similar to the town spirit, between reality and
dreams. You can enjoy free in the streets all the spontaneous
popular joy of these days. Its tradition is dated in the XVIII
century.
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