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Brief Overview Of Events In Florence Italy
There is almost no time of year that one does not find events in Florence Italy. There are parades, parties, festivals, exhibits, and fun almost every week and many of the events last for several months. One can come during an event and be an active participate or just watch the fun. Either way, a person enjoys the festive environment and love of the Italian people for a good party.
January begins with parties, parades, and fireworks on New Year's Eve followed by Fashion Show week which lasts through to the end of the month. A person can participate from the beginning of the year and enjoy the shows brought by fashion designers from all over the world.
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.
The month of April is another that will take a visitor on an adventure in both the culture and love of life shared by the Italian people. One begins the month with the Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart). This parade and party begins on Easter Sunday and includes a huge fireworks display on a cart that is set ablaze by a dove that comes from the cathedral on a wire.
The Festa del Grillo is a huge festival that takes place in the Piazza with vendors selling crickets in woven cages to participants. The crickets are released in the park which brings good luck to the owners. This is only the first of many events in Florence Italy that take place in the summer months. May and June are host to the Maggio Musicale which is a major arts festival. This event provides guests with concerts, dancing, ballet, and exhibits.
Also in June one can participate in the Calcio in Costume/Football in Costume which is held in the Piazza di Santa Croce. There are parades, parties, food, wine, and a game that combines football and rugby is played by regional champions. The Estate Fiesolana/Fiesole Summer held right after this festival celebrates music, arts, drama, dance 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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