November 3rd, 2009
Some Of The Events In Florence Italy
If an individual loves to participate in culture, tradition, and fun, then going to events in Florence Italy at any time of year will be an enjoyable experience. This city is full of people who love life, love parades, and love a good festival. When one visits this city they are enchanted by the beauty and history that is revealed and amazed with the fun and adventure that can be had.
The year starts off with fireworks, parades, and parties with the New Year’s Eve celebrations which take place throughout Florence. This party and the fashion shows held throughout the month of January create an exciting place for a visitor who enjoys the excitement of fashion and the great food and parties that Florence offers.
February brings Italy’s largest carnival which lasts throughout the month. This carnival includes street festivals, dancing, street acrobats, and festivities throughout the city. A person can spend time in the plaza with the actors and performers and talk about the history and tradition of the carnival in Italy.
Easter Sunday begins a month long series of festivals and parades beginning with the Scoppio del carro. The Explosion of the Cart festival starts with a cart filled with fireworks set ablaze by a dove that flies down from the cathedral on a wire.
The Festa del Grillo/Cricket Festival is a festival held in May when vendors sell crickets in woven cages to people in the park. These crickets are then released, bring luck to their new owners. The rest of May and June are devoted to Maggio Musicale which is Florences’ major arts festival. The event includes concerts, traditional dance, ballet performances, and theatre.
June is also the host of the Calcio in Costume. This game is a combination of football and rugby. It starts with a parade and festival. Costumed football players come from all over the region to play this game. When one is ready for a more artistic party, the Estate Fiesolano is held which is a festival celebrating music, arts, drama, and film.
July through December sees many international travelers coming to participate in some of the events in Florence Italy. There is an international bicycle race, festivals, parades, and other events that keep the city abuzz with activity.
The Giostra Del Saraceno/Joust of the Saracen which is a medieval-style joust held that lasts from September through October. The joust starts with a parade with participants wearing costumes from the period and ends with a party at the Piazza Grande.
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