2012 and Events in Florence

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January

Winterfolk Festival – A three day festival in Florence staged at the Florence Oregon Events Centre incorporating folk music. (www.winterfolkfestival.org)
Fashion Shows- Pitti Immagine Filati – All lovers of fashion are drawn to this annual festival in Florence that promotes Italian style. (www.pittimmagine.com) (Italian Lang)

August

Festival of Puccini – The open air theatre Torre de Lago hosts this annual event in Florence which honours this acclaimed composer.

Febraury

Viareggio Carnival – A fabulous carnival event in Florence that features parades, performers and floats. Throughout this three week festival sees children’s activities and entertainment. (www.viareggio.ilcarnevale.com)

September

Joust of the Sarecen (1st Sunday in September) – This Florence event sees an exciting show of medieval jousting to wow the spectators.
Rificolona- Festival of the Paper Lanterns (7th September) – A Florence event where children carry beautiful lanterns through the streets, illuminating the city.
Antique and Trade Fair (beginning of Sept until end of Oct) – International traders assemble at the annual antiques meeting for this Florence event.

April

Explosion of the Cart (Easter Sunday) – This is an important religious event in Florence. On the morning of Easter Sunday, locals gather in the square of Piazza del Duomo to witness ‘the explosion of the cart’- a rocket in the shape of a dove is propelled into the wooden cart resulting in a massive explosion.
Vespizzaleri – This popular annual event in Florence is a meeting for enthusiasts of the famous ‘vespa’ scooter. (www.vespclubfirenze.net)
Spring/Autumn-Plant & Flower Shows "Giardino dell’ Orticoltura" – A display of beautiful flowers and plants is showcased at the Giardino dell’ Orticoltura for this annual event in Florence.

October

Festival of the Thrush (last Sunday in October) – An archery contest takes place at Fortezza Castle for this annual event in Florence.

May

Ice-cream Festival – All lovers of ice-cream flock to Prazza ss Annunziata to taste the different flavoured ice-creams that are displayed from Italy’s best producers. A highly popular annual event in Florence. (www.firenzegelatofestival.it)
International Iris Competition – The acclaimed ‘Iris Garden’ opens its doors to all horticulturists for this annual event in Florence.(www.irisfirenze.it)
Falcon Contest (4th Sunday in May) – Pizza de Duomo stages a medieval parade followed by an archery contest, as this interesting annual event in Florence takes place.
Bonfire of the Vanities (23rd May) – A unique religious festival in Florence that honours  Domenican Friar Savonavola. The subject of the event is this Domenican priest who gathered all culture literary works from the people of the city and burnt them on the bonfire as an act of defiance against the renaissance.

November

Florence Christmas Fair Event – Get in the Christmas spirit by visiting the annual seasonal fair that takes place in Florence.
Florence Marathon (23rd November) – Over 6000 participants take part in this annual marathon event in Florence. (www.firenzemarathon.it)

June

Festival of the Crickets (Ascension Day) – An annual festival in Florence relating to an old custom. A cricket is bought and left on the doorstep of a loved one to deliver the announcement of their love.
Costume Football Game (24th June) – A popular football event in Florence combined with an amazing procession.
Festival of Saint John (24th June) – This religious festival in Florence honours the Patron Saint by celebrations and festivities taking place in the city. (www.sangiovannibattistafirenze.com)

December

Japanese Festival – Ancient arts and culture are explored in this interesting annual festival in Florence, staged at Fortezza da Basso. (www.festivalgiapponese.it)

July

Italian Moto GP – The Audodrome Internazionale del Migello stages one of the fastest motor races in this competitive sport event in Florence. (www.motogp.com)
Opera Festivals (July - August) – This festival in Florence is held at the Boboli Gardens where beautiful classical plays are performed for audiences to enjoy. (www.festivalopera.it)
Fortezza da Basso Musical (July - August) – A primary event in Florence held at the Fortezza da Basso. A variety of music concerts take place ranging from classical to rock.