Viareggio Carnival
Viareggio
February 5 - March 3, 2012

The Viareggio Carnival is the most famous carnival in Italy. It is known to have the best costumes, floats, and parades. More than a million people descend on the city and the party atmosphere is over the top. You will love everything about it!

Almond Blossom Festival
Agrigento
February 5 - February 12, 2012

Rejoice in the coming of spring by visiting one of the most beautiful places to do so; Agrigento, Italy. During the first few weeks of February, this elegant village hosts an outdoor festival celebrating the changing of the season, traditional folklore, and the splendid arrival of the Almond Blossoms.

Carnival
Venice
February, 2012

Grab your masks and head into Venice for one of the city’s most popular events. For two solid weeks this celebration fills the beautiful canals and squares of Venice with music and numerous festivities. A few featured attractions of the festival include masquerade balls, theatrical performances, and the finest Venetian cuisine. Italian tradition in its glory, the Venice Carnival is definitely something you will want to attend this upcoming February!

Rome Marathon
Rome
March 18, 2012

The Marathon of Rome is more of a celebration than an organized road race! In the days leading up to the actual event, the city boosts morale with information booths, concerts, and other lively performances. There is even a fun run, for those of us not quite in shape for the full 26.2 mile marathon! The race itself takes place on Sunday, March 21st, and the festivities last throughout the rest of the night. If planning on entering the competition, be sure to eat plenty of spaghetti; it will certainly help your endurance!

Photoshow
Rome
March 30 - April 2, 2012

This international fair is hosted by Fiera di Roma, and is a dedication to the world of photography. Attracting over 50,000 visitors each year, this year’s exhibition will showcase over 300 displays of the best visual, digital, and traditional art forms. Be sure to make time for each presentation; each show is as incredible as the first!

Good Friday Procession
Rome
April 6, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI will once again lead this year’s Good Friday Procession, which travels from the Colosseum to Monte Palatino in Rome. Set up along this route will be live reenactments of the 14 Stations of the Cross, with the Pope pausing at each stop to say a brief prayer. Closing the event with a beautiful homily, the Pope correlates the true meaning behind the religious journey with modern day interpretations. This is a once in a lifetime experience, for the millions of people that visit each year.