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Florence Events

Florence 2012 events

February
19
Florence Carnival

Lively pre-Lenten procession held during the week of Shrove Tuesday, which includes a street festival.

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April
01
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Florence Musical Festival)

Along with Bayreuth and Salzburg, the Florence Music Festival ranks among the oldest and most important European music festivals. More than this,...

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April
08
Scoppio del Carro (Explosion of the Cart)

An event with roots deep in history, Florence's Explosion of the Cart has evolved into something very different from its obscure origins. On the...

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May
01
Fabbrica Europa

Avant garde artists and performers create performances and artworks in a former station on the western edge of Florence's historical centre.

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May
16
Festa del Grillo (Festival of the Cricket)

Bizarre ancient ritual on Ascension Day in which live crickets in hand-woven cages are given to loved ones.

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June
01
Fiesole Summer Festival

Dance, music and theatre performances.

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June
15
Calcio Storico (Historical Soccer Tournament)

More gladiatorial than sporting, the precursor of the 'beautiful game' in Italy was a ruthless brawl, designed to keep soldiers fit in between...

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June
24
Festa di San Giovanni (St John's Day)

Another aspect of celebrations for the saint's day, involving a ceremonial procession from Palazzo Vecchio, while there are large fireworks...

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November
28
Firenze Marathon (Florence Marathon)

Annual Florence marathon through the city centre.

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