When one talks about the events in Florence Italy, they must be prepared for a long and exciting discussion. There are events taking place in this beautiful city on a weekly basis throughout the year. In some months these events last up to a week.
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.
The month long carnival that takes place in February is the largest carnival in Italy. A visitor can spend the month participating in a series of parades, parties, talking to performers. One can watch street performers on a daily basis from a seat in the open cafe or wander through the plaza and see unique sights that would not be found elsewhere.
In April there are regular festivals and parades surrounding religious holidays. The Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart) begins this beautiful season with fireworks which are lit by a dove that descends from the local cathedral on a wire. This is followed by food, festivities, and fun.
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.
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.
Through the months of June to December there are regular parades, parties, festivals, dancing, and exhibits. The Festival Puccianiano performs the composer's operas in an open air theater by the lake near his home through the early winter.
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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