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The Carnival of Venice is the most famous in the whole of Italy. However, there are other large-scale Italian carnivals that are as every bit as exciting. We are referring to the Viareggio Carnival, an entertaining celebration with huge parades, original costumes and impressive floats.

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Do you like ice-cream? Would you like the pleasure of trying the best Italian ice-cream? Then, you have a delicious date with the sweetest week of the year. As from the 25th to the 29th of May, the second edition of the festival devoted entirely to this refreshing and international dessert, will be celebrated in the romantic Tuscan city of Florence. The variety of colours and flavours will take over the city and palate of visitors and locals alike, revealing the secrets of authentic Italian ice-cream, famous for being the best in the world.

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On Easter Sunday this year, and just like every year, Florence locals will be gathering in Duomo Square to watch a dove-shaped rocket, commonly known as the “Colombina” soar out of the square. This event, taking place on the 24th of April this year will ignite a huge wooden cart filled with explosives and fireworks in the process, thus causing the Explosion of the Cart.

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It’s all happening in Florence as Christmas celebrations are barely over and further plans are being made for more festive events in this Italian city. What with the Viareggio Carnaval, and the Gourmet Chocolate Fair visitors to Florence are truly being spoilt. And that’s not all because there are further celebrations lined up and this includes the Feast Day of Saint Giuseppe taking place on the 19th of March.

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Its carnival time, and what a carnival! The Carnival of Viareggio, an annual event held in the town of Viareggio a short distance away from Florence is considered amongst the most renowned carnival celebrations in both Italy and Europe, and is a world famous celebration. This incredible event will be taking place from the 20th of February to the 13th of March 2011 for the entertainment of visitors and locals alike comprising 16 days of fun during the Mardi Gras festivities i.e. the feasting and merrymaking just before Lent starts with its 40 days abstinence from all things good.

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All you chocolate lovers out there will be delighted to know that Florence will be holding its annual Gourmet Chocolate Fair from the 4th to the 13th of February 2011 in Piazza Santa Croce, which promises to be a really tasty event.

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From Friday to Sunday, 10 to 12 September, Pitti Immagine will be presenting Fragranze No.8, the fair-event dedicated to the best the world has to offer in artistic and selective perfumes and the evolution of olfactory culture. The Stazione Leopolda will be the showcase for the most exclusive essences, body care and wellness products as well as the latest innovateness in cosmetics and scented accessories. Here you will find outstanding craft quality, one-of-a-kind items and sophisticated offerings from the finest brands on the international scene.

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Between the 13th and 20th of November the City of Florence will be hosting the Festival Dei Popoli, an international documentary film festival that has been attempting to bring the world closer to the Italian city for more than 50 years.

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Just like every year, at the end of August and as a conclusion to the cultural summer enjoyed in the Italian City of Florence, the traditional Lasta e Signa Market will take place between the 26th and 29th of August. This event includes sporting activities, exhibitions, games, poetry, music, food, medieval markets, tombolas, and fire-eating performances in an enviable setting, the medieval town Lastra e Signa situated in the Province of Florence.

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This year the Florence Festival of Creativity is taking place between the 21st and the 29th of October. As the name suggests, the festival aims to encourage artistic creativity on all levels and in every corner of the city where the event is being hosted, Florence.