Artist performs during the 'Tutta colpa della Luna' or 'Blame the Moon' festivities down the Rio di Cannaregio, one of Venice's famed canals on February 16, 2019.  Venice began its annual Carnival festivities with a floating, night-time parade starting more than two weeks of celebrations to mark 50 years since man first walked on the moon. / AFP / Vincenzo PINTO

Floating moon-themed parade kicks off Venice Carnival