What’s happening in Rome all year round!… Find out here!
• Epiphany – “Befana” is a religious holiday held on January 6th. There is an Epiphany Fair held in Piazza Navona with small rides for the children to ride and stands with games to play.
• Ash Wednesday – Late February Romans celebrate this religious holiday. The Pope walks from the Basilica of Santa Sabina to the Circus Maximus, accompanied by members belonged to the College of Cardinals.
• Festival of St. Francesca On March 9th Romans go to the Church of Santa Francesca in Piazzale del Colosseo for blessing their cars. • Maratona della Citta di Roma (Marathon) Athletes run through spectacular landmarks and beautiful churches in Rome. The streets are close to the traffic car. Take advantage to have a walk along “Lungotevere”.
• Festa della Primavera (Spring Festival) – The area where this colorful special event takes place is Spanish Steps. These amazing steps are decorated with azalea plants and concerts are held on top of the steps in Trinità dei Monti. • Good Friday – In the evening the Pope leads a Procession of the Cross from the Colosseum garden to the Roman Forum. Take part or simply admire the parade of people following the procession. • Easter – A memorable outdoor mass takes place in St. Peter’s Square in the morning. There are more than 20,000 seats available for anyone who wants to attend. The Pope blesses the crowd at noon. We do advise to go early for seating. • Easter Monday – Locals go away to the countryside and spend a relaxing three day weekend ( starting Saturday and ending Monday). • Live Concerts – All throughout the month of April, the Accademia Filarmonica Romana performs regularly at the Teatro Olimpico. If you are into music, this is ideal for you.
• Introducing new Vatican Guards – On May 6th 2009 an event will be held. The new Swiss guards take the oath at the Vatican. • Tennis – In the middle of May the tennis Masters Series start at the Foro Italico. • Symphony concerts – Throughout May the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia performs at the Via della Conciliazione, near Castle Sant’Angelo and Vatican St. Peter’s square.
• Festa della Repubblica – This incredible military parade takes place on Via dei Fori Imperiali between Colosseum and Piazza Venezia. Italy celebrates their Republic day. • Saint Peter and Paul Day – Solemn masses are held at St. Peter’s Basilica and all over Rome during this holiday.
• Spoleto Festival – Held in in Spoleto, this festival features top-quality concerts, operas, dances and movies for all tastes. • Operas and Ballets – During the whole month of July and early August some of the best local Opera singers and dancers perform regularly at Teatro dell’Opera, Piazza Beniamino Gigli. If you are in Rome, do not miss it! • Noantri Festival – There will be folk music, dances and stands selling goods. Fun activities for the whole family to celebrate the Virgin of the Carmine.
• Ferragosto (The Assumption) – A very traditional celebration, the mid-summer Roman holiday. Many locals go outside Rome to enjoy the beaches. On this day, you will not see many locals around if you stay in the city.
• Crafts show – Takes place late September in Via dell’Orso. A must see!
• All Saints’ Day – Only once a year, this day, all churches will be open to the public for visitors. • Unity Day – A ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the “Unknown Soldier” in Piazza Venezia.
• Feast of the Immaculate Conception – Early December, the Pope places flowers at the column of the Virgin in Piazza di Spagnathis religious holiday. • St. Stephen’s Day – December 26th, many Romans visit nativity scenes, decorated churches with Christmas spirit throughout Rome on this public holiday… very popular day in Rome. An excellent day to visit and look inside all the beautiful churches in Rome. • New Year’s Eve – December 31st, masses are celebrated in churches all over Rome. There are also many parties and general celebrations in public places, restaurants and also in homes of family and friends.
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Posted by TKI on 14/08/2010 16:31:16 0 Comments
