Hiding personal identities was accepted by the "moral in kidding" of the aristocracy as well as by the interclassism Venice was founding its integrity of people on.
There is not much left today of the historical tradition of the Venice Carnival.
In the late 1970's a popular spirit of Venice Carnival bloomed wild, young masked gangs started to throw weethstraw and eggs to not masqued people and spontaneous bands were playing everywhere around Venice; soon the aggressivity dimmed and city authorities began what is now a celebration of the Carnival, mainly for tourists. Unlike many Venetian celebrations that remain almost unknown to the public, Venice Carnival seems to be thriving as much as it ever did.
There are many enterteinments and interesting performances, aside of the real
parties in Venetian taste that are often hidden for the large public, which is
morelike to enjoy the Venice Carnival on the road. Pay-for-the-party and
souvenir shops are yet the easiest track for the tourists, but many curious
meeting and experiences are as well available around, in Venice Carnival time.