Winter in Venice welcome Karina Smirnoff..meet and greet!

The Venetian and The Palazzo continue the holiday spirit as season 13 winner of “Dancing with the Stars” Karina Smirnoff makes a stop at the resorts’ first-ever Winter in Venice this Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Smirnoff will grace the Winter in Venice white carpet, take festive photos and mingle with fans amidst the strolling holiday characters and ice skating rink.

The majestic ice skating rink is just one of the many ways guests can experience Winter in Venice at The Venetian and The Palazzo this holiday season, taking place now through Jan. 8.  Winter in Venice is the first true celebration of the winter season on the Las Vegas Strip, with 49 days of holiday festivities throughout both resorts, including strolling carolers, candy cane stilt walkers, puppets, jugglers, magicians, the Nightly Spectacular holiday show and an awe-inspiring 65-foot LED holiday tree.

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011

Winter in Venice at The Venetian Las Vegas

 Doge’s Palace, adjacent to the outdoor gondolas

 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South

 Las Vegas, NV 89109

www.venetian.com/