TRADITIONS IN ROME

Overview: Easter is a significant religious celebration in Rome, marked by special masses, processions, and traditional foods.
Highlights: The Pope’s Easter Mass at St. Peter’s Square and the “Scoppio del Carro” (Explosion of the Cart) ceremony.
Where and When: St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City. Easter Sunday.
Address: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City.
How to Get There: Metro Line A to Ottaviano/San Pietro.

Overview: Celebrating the Italian Republic’s establishment, Rome hosts a military parade along Via dei Fori Imperiali.
Highlights: Airforce aerobatics, military bands, and the passing of the President.
Where and When: Via dei Fori Imperiali. June 2nd.
Address: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
How to Get There: Metro Line B to Colosseo station.

Overview: Animals are brought to be blessed by a priest in honor of the patron saint of animals.
Highlights: A colorful procession of animals, from pets to farm animals.
Where and When: Basilica di Sant’Antonio Abate. January 17th.
Address: Via di Sant’Antonio Abate, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.
How to Get There: Bus 64 from Termini Station to Torino/Piemonte.

Overview: A lively grape festival in the town of Frascati, featuring wine tastings, parades, and traditional music.
Highlights: Grape stomping, local wine exhibitions.
Where and When: Frascati (about 20 km southeast of Rome). September.
Address: Piazza San Pietro, 00044 Frascati RM, Italy.
How to Get There: Train from Roma Termini to Frascati.

Overview: Celebrating the legendary founding of Rome, events include parades, historical reenactments, and gladiator shows.
Highlights: Historical processions, traditional Roman attire.
Where and When: Various locations in Rome. April 21st.
How to Get There: Various locations; check event details for transportation.

Overview: A historical parade showcasing Roman traditions and costumes, celebrating the city’s archaeological heritage.
Highlights: Participants in ancient Roman attire, chariot races.
Where and When: Various locations, often around the Colosseum. Dates vary (usually in late April or early May).
Address: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.
How to Get There: Metro Line B to Colosseo station.

Overview: The streets of Genzano are adorned with intricate flower carpets, creating stunning designs.
Highlights: Artistic flower displays, religious processions.
Where and When: Genzano (about 25 km southeast of Rome). June (Corpus Christi).
Address: Various streets in Genzano.
How to Get There: Train from Roma Termini to Genzano.

Overview: A religious festival in Trastevere featuring processions, religious ceremonies, and street performances.
Highlights: Statue processions, boat races on the Tiber.
Where and When: Trastevere neighborhood. Mid-July.
Address: Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, 00153 Roma RM, Italy.
How to Get There: Tram 8 from Trastevere Station to Belli.

Overview: While not in Rome, the Festa dei Ceri in Gubbio is a famous event where three teams race up the hill carrying large wooden structures.
Highlights: Ceremonial races, historical reenactments.
Where and When: Gubbio (about 220 km north of Rome). May 15th.
Address: Piazza Grande, 06024 Gubbio PG, Italy.
How to Get There: Train from Roma Termini to Gubbio.

Overview: Celebrating the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, this religious procession winds through Rome’s historic center.
Highlights: Religious icons, traditional hymns.
Where and When: Various locations in central Rome. December 8th.
Address: Various streets in Rome.
How to Get There: Various locations; check event details for transportation.

Overview: A solemn procession commemorating Palm Sunday, featuring the blessing of palms and a march through the city.
Highlights: Religious processions, decorative palm fronds.
Where and When: Various churches in Rome. The Sunday before Easter.
Address: Various churches; check local listings.
How to Get There: Various locations; check event details for transportation.

Overview: Celebrating the patron saint of Rome, Saint John the Baptist, with events including fireworks, parades, and concerts.
Highlights: Fireworks display on the Tiber, historical reenactments.
Where and When: Various locations in Rome. June 24th.
Address: Tiber River and various squares.
How to Get There: Various locations; check event details for transportation.

Overview: An annual jazz festival featuring local and international artists, held at various venues across the city.
Highlights: Jazz performances, workshops, and masterclasses.
Where and When: Various jazz clubs and theaters. November.
Address: Various locations; check festival details.
How to Get There: Various locations; check event details for transportation.

Overview: Piazza Navona transforms into a festive Christmas market with stalls selling crafts, gifts, and seasonal treats.
Highlights: Decorated Christmas market, carousel for children.
Where and When: Piazza Navona. December.
Address: Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, Italy.
How to Get There: Bus 40 from Termini Station to Zanardelli.

Overview: August 15th is a public holiday, and many locals take part in various traditions, including family gatherings, festivals, and outdoor activities.
Highlights: Firework displays, outdoor concerts.
Where and When: Throughout Rome. August 15th.
Address: Various locations; check local listings.
How to Get There: Various locations; check event details for transportation.