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Special Events

Diladdarno (three-week celebration, includes music, exhibitions and street festivals), mid-Mar-early Apr, Altrarno

Scoppio del Carro
(colourful procession of ox and cart, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display when the cart - lit by a mechanical dove - explodes at 1100), Easter Sunday, through central Florence to Piazza del Duomo

Calcio in Costume
(football game in medieval dress; part of celebrations for city's patron saint, St John), Jun 24, Piazza Santa Croce

Festa del Grillo
(bizarre ancient ritual in which live crickets in hand-woven cages are given to loved ones), Jun, Parco delle Cascine

Settimani dei Beni Culturali
(state museums throw open their doors for free), one week in either April or September



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