Contest for the best carnival costume and the best carnival mask is held during the carnival (Concorso della Maschera più bella). Big stage is built on the Piazza San Marco - The Gran Teatro. Contestants show off their costumes on stage twice a day. The costume should in some way reflect the theme carnival. Candidates for participation in the final competition are chosen from among the participants. Grand Final takes place on the last weekend of the carnival.
Anyone or group of people can take part in the competition. Conditions of participation may vary. The application must be submitted via the Internet beforehand for the contest. Registration opens about one month before the beginning of the carnival. For details ask at the official site of the carnival please.