Festivals and Events in Rome

The holiday is already planned and yet, it feels like something is missing in your forthcoming holiday. EconomyCarRentals.co.uk recommends visiting some of the remarkable events in Rome during 2012, to feel the real ambience. Seize this opportunity to soak up the atmosphere and see the impending events while travelling in Rome!
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January

New Year’s Day (1st January) – The historic city of Rome prides itself on the fabulous celebrations that take place at Piazza de Popolo, including the spectacular procession to St Peter’s Square for the blessing from the Pope at this annual event in Rome.
Festa di Sant’Antonio Abate (17th January) – This Patron Saint of domestic animals and butchers is honoured on this feast day at the church of this name on Esquiline Hill along with the ancient custom ‘blessing of the beasts’ unfolding at Piazza Sant’Eusebio.

July

Donna Sotto le Stelle "Women under the stars" – This outdoor Rome festival is a stunning fashion show held at the Spanish Steps "Piazza di Spagna".
Festa de’Noantri – A religious festival in Rome played out in Trastevere. Celebrations unfold in the village as theatre shows, stalls, band music and more take place.

March

Rome Marathon – A popular 42 km / 26 mile running discipline around the historic streets is this annual event in Rome. (www.maratonadiroma.it)
Photoshow (March - April) – The field of photography is displayed at this trade show annual event in Rome. (www.photoshow.it)

September

International Urban Theatre Festival – A hugely popular cultural festival in Rome attracting actors, playwrights and theatre goes from all around the globe.
Romics – A unique event in Rome drawing all comic and cartoon fans to this convention. (www.romics.it)

April

Rome Independent Film Festival – This annual Rome event is an independent film festival. (www.riff.it)
Birthday of Rome (21st April) – The ‘birth’ of the city is celebrated for three days during this annual Rome event. (www.natalidiroma.it)
Good Friday Procession – The Pope heads the re-enactment procession of the fourteen stages of the cross, from Jesus’ death sentence to the placing of his body in the tomb.

October

Celebration of Saint Francis (4th October) – Homage is paid to this Patron Saint at this premier religious festival in Rome.
International Film Festival – An international film festival in Rome held in Georgia. (www.romacinemafest.it)

May

BNL d’Italia – Tennis Masters Series – Tennis lovers flock to this annual tennis clay court tournament event in Rome. (http://it.internazionalibnlditalia.com/)

December

New Year’s Eve (31st December) – This annual Rome event sees the New Year welcomed in by activities and fireworks taking place at Piazza del Popolo.

June

Estate Romana (June to September) – A colourful variety of entertainment from classical rock and jazz to theatre, sports events and children’s activities take place at various venues throughout the city for this Rome festival.