Rome marks Natale di Roma on 21 April.
Rome celebrates 2,778 years today, Monday 21 April, in a popular birthday tradition called Natale di Roma.The annual celebration - known in ancient times as Dies Romana or Romaia - is based on the legendary founding of Rome by Romulus in 753 BC.The Eternal City is marking its birthday in 2025 with historical re-enactments of ancient Roman rituals and gladiator fights.
The three-day programme of events and workshops began on Saturday and culminates in a costumed parade from the Circus Maximus, via the Colosseum, at 11.00 on Monday morning.This year the parade will boast more than 1,500 participants, hundreds of whom have travelled from across Europe to take part in the event.Most of the action has been taking place at the Circus Maximus where visitors of all ages can enjoy the free spectacles staged by the Gruppo Storico Romano historical dramatic society.
The city celebrates the 2025 edition of Natale di Roma with special events on the Capitoline Hill and the reopening of the rose garden on the Aventine hill.
Happy birthday Rome!
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