Natale di Roma (Birthday of Rome) (April 21 (annual)). Annual festival commemorating the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus on 21 April 753 BC. Modern celebrations include historical reenactments, parades in Roman costume, and ceremonies at the Circus Maximus.
Festa della Repubblica (Italian Republic Day) (June 2 (annual, national holiday)). Commemorates the June 2–3, 1946 referendum in which Italians chose a republic over the monarchy. Celebrated in Rome with a military parade along Via dei Fori Imperiali, Frecce Tricolori aerial display, and…
Lungo il Tevere Roma (June–August (annual, running since 2003)). Annual summer festival along the banks of the Tiber River. Features food stalls, live music, cultural performances, artisan shopping, and evening entertainment. In its 23rd edition in 2025.
Estate Romana (Roman Summer) (July–August (annual)). City-wide summer cultural festival with open-air cinema, concerts, theater, and art exhibitions in historic squares, ancient ruins, and outdoor venues across Rome.