large crowd of people gathered in St

large crowd of people gathered in St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy. In the background is St. Mark's Basilica and St. Mark's Campanile. Many people are holding up their phones, appearing to take pictures or videos. At the front of the crowd, a group of people in elaborate costumes are standing on a raised platform. Some individuals are wearing masks and elaborate headwear. The sky is clear and blue. The lighting suggests it is late afternoon. A woman in a high-visibility vest is visible in the foreground.