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| Roma Sposa |
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Science Festival |
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This is Rome's annual wedding show, showcasing everything needed for the perfect wedding, located at the Fiera di Roma. |
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Located at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, this is an opportunity for scientists from around the world to demonstrate their work to the general public. Some previous presenters have included Nobel Prize winners. |
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| February |
| Le Candelora |
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Equilibrio |
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Celebrated in the Chiesa di Santa Maria dell'Orto, this is the feast of the purification of Mary forty days after the birth of Jesus. |
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Located at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, this is a dance festival featuring eight shows exploring world dance. |
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| March |
| St. Joseph Celebrations |
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Columbus International Auto Show |
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Celebrated in Rome's Trionfale Quarter, this is a parade and a feast of devotion |
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Rome showcases some 80 international films at a variety of different theaters and cinemas. |
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| April |
| Good Friday Procession |
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Birth of Rome |
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This torch-lit procession takes place on Palatine Hill, led by the Pope. |
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The birth of Rome is celebrated at the Circo Massimo with gladiator shows, parades, and traditional Roman banquets. |
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| May |
| Race for the Cure |
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Held at the Stadio delle Terme di Caracalla, this mini-marathon helps raise awareness of breast cancer as well as raising money for breast cancer reasearch. |
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| June |
| Fantafestival |
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Held at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni, this is one of the most important festivals for films that fit into the horror and thriller category as well as science fiction films. |
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| July |
| Golden League Athletics |
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Held at the Stadio Olimpico, this is an evening of world-class athletics. |
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| August |
| Gran Ballo di Ferragosto |
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Live dancers perform throughout the city on the night of the Feast of the Assumption. |
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| White Night |
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International Urban Theater Festival |
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This event takes place at a number of different venues throughout the city. Visual arts, music, theater, dance, and even horse races are hosted all on this one night in venues including the Ippodromo delle Capannelle and the Cinecitta' Film Studio |
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Held at Rome's Giardino degli Aranci, this festival gives focus to performance arts. |
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| October |
| Great Antiques Market |
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Rome Film Festival |
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Held at the Autodromo di Vallelunga, this event specializes in vintage cars and motorcycles, but has antiques of all sorts to suit any style or pocket. |
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Held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, the film festival screens both local and international films. |
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| November |
| Roma v Lazio |
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V-Accordion International Festival |
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A Roman football derby held at the Stadio Olimpico. |
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Held at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, this festival is for accordion enthusiasts from around the world. |
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| December |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
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Christmas Eve Vigil |
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The Pope himself leads this celebration on the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna on the 8th of December each year. |
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The Pope gives Midnight Mass at St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve each year. Attendance is by invitation only. Apply to the Vatican for free invitation in advance. |
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