Palio dei rioni di Castiglion Fiorentino

Third Sunday of June. The origins of the event date back to past centuries. It takes place on the feast day of the Madonna delle Grazie of Rivaio in Piazzale Garibaldi. On this day the three Rioni (Rione Cassero, Porta Fiorentina and Porta Romana) with their characters parade in historical costumes along the streets of the town and play flag games. At around 7:30 pm, the Palio dei Rioni is run. The horses, mounted to "hair", complete four laps of the track and the move, to the canape, is validated by the Mossiere. After the race, the Palio is delivered to the district. The following week the traditional "Cena della Vittoria" is made in the district that has won the Palio.