Other events - Venice Italy

Regatta of the "befane" (good witches)

It is held every year on January 6, Epiphany day.
After passing a selection,  five veterans of the oar over the age of 55 years, dressed as witches, challenge each other along the Grand Canal (from S. Toma Rialto) in a race with a boat with an oar called "mascareta" for capture the flag (symbolizing victory) of the first race of the year.