Folklore-Traditions
The Crossbow Palio – Gubbio
May 25th 2025. An athletic contest of crossbowmen with medieval costumes.
The Feast of Narcissus – Rocca di Mezzo
May 25th, 2025. A parade of wagons decorated with scented flowers of narcissus.
Maggiolata – Lucignano
25-27 May, 1-2 June 2025 Parades and competition of flower allegorical floats.
Ticino Palio – Pavia
8 June 2025. Historical parade, archers’ competition, boat race on the shore of Ticino river
Giostra della Quintana. The Challenge – Foligno
13-14 June 2025. Medieval tournament between the city’s ten districts.
Saint Ranieri’s Luminara and Palio – Pisa
16-17 June. The city illuminated by 100.000 small lamps. Fireworks. Rowing boat challenge
The Siena Palio – July – Siena
On July 2nd. A horse eventful race between the ancient districts of the town.
Festa del Redentore (Redeemer feast) – Venice
July 18th to 20th, 2025. Fireworks display and regatta of traditional boats.
Feast of Saint Agatha in August – Catania
17 August. The summer religious feast to celebrate Saint Agata, patroness of the city
