Festivals & Events: Festivals in Latium

Festivals in Latium

Festival name: Natale di Roma
Date: April 21
Town: Rome
Region: Latium
About the event: It is believed that Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC, so Rome's citizens commemorate the date each year. Official celebrations take place at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Piazza Venezia and wreaths are placed near the Fosse Ardeatine on Via Ardeatina. There is a parade of military bands during the day and fireworks on the Aventine Hill at night.
For more info: (+39) 06-488-991 (tourism office).

Festival name: Bacchanalia—Baccanale
Date: End of April - Beginning of May
Town: Campagnano
Province: Rome
Region: Latium
Food: Sausages, braised artichokes
About the event: Celebrates springtime, evocatively named after the god of wine and fertility, Bacchus. Features tastings of the local wine, Baccanale, food and agricultural stalls, parades, races and competitions of all kinds.
For more info: Rome Tourist Office
Tel. (+39) 06- 3600 4399

Festival name: Strawberry Festival
Date: 2nd Sunday in June

Festival name: Grape and Wine
Date: Starts the final Saturday of every August
Town: Cerveteri
Province: Rome
Region: Latium
Food: Grapes and wine
About the event: The inhabitants of Cerveteri celebrate the region's most important agricultural products: the local grapes and the wine that is made from them. Highlights include costumed processions, equestrian competitions, and an agricultural produce competition. There are also various street games, music, dancing, and wine samplings.
For more info: Rome Tourist Office or www.comune.cerveteri.rm.it Tel. (+39) 06-3600-4399

Festival name: Feast of the Pizzarelle
Date: September 16 (Every year)
Where: central square of the town
Town: Cerreto Laziale
Province: Rome
Region: Latium
Food: Pasta, a local specialty
About the event: The highlight of the celebration is the two-course evening meal based on pizzarelle, a short and stodgy local pasta. Other entertainment includes food stalls and live music throughout the day.
For more info: Cerreto Laziale Tourist Association
Tel. (+39) 0774-798-116

Festival name: Sausage, Saints and Polenta
Date: Final Sunday of every October
Where: Throughout the town
Town: Sambuci
Province: Rome
Region: Latium
Food: Sausages and Polenta
About the event: The citizens carry the statue of their patron saint, San Celso, throughout the town on this day. The celebration honors the protector as well as the traditional polenta!
For more info: Rome Tourist Office
Tel. (+39) 06-3600-4399