»» Rome’s Major Historical Festival: Natale di Roma
Rome celebrates the anniversary of its foundation from April 20 to 22.
The Eternal City was founded by Romulus in 753BC, with the start of the works, as tradition says, on April 21. So this is the date Romans annually celebrate the birth of Rome, so called “Natale di Roma“.
Circo Massimo is the venue hosting most of the events.
An impressive historical parade is among the major attractions of Natale di Roma. It is an ancient Rome-costume parade starting at Circo Massimo and going through major other historic sites, Via del Teatro di Marcello, Piazza Venezia, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Colosseo to end at Circo Massimo.
The “Dea Roma” is a contest celebrating the beauty of the Goddess of Rome. It draws female candidates from everywhere — Roman citizenship is not needed to apply to the contest — with the winner who will lead the great historical parade crossing Via dei Fori Imperiali on Sunday April 22.
The website gsr-roma.com offers details on how to apply as well as schedule and information about the Birth of Rome celebrations.
When: Apr 20 – 22, 2012 (annual);
Where: Rome – Circo Massimo (Directions by Metro: B line, get off at Circo Massimo).
