Sparrowhawk Palio

THE Palio dello Sparviero is a fascinating historical reenactment, over the three days of the Palio countless events, the most original, The Banquet at the Court of Nicolò da Carrara (reservation required) where food will be served as in the past and during dinner, musicians and acrobats will entertain diners. In the Village set up for the Reenactment you can enjoy excellent food and wine in the various taverns and you can see arts and crafts of the past represented by figurants. The Challenge of the Boroughs will enliven the "tifoserie," the participants will have to perform tests of skill, strength and cunning. Wonderful dance and fire shows, Stilt-walkers, Jugglers, Historical Parades, Animated Tales, Military Torchlight Parade, the Burning of the Castle, Horses and Horsemen and much more will enliven the days and evenings of the Palio. At the conclusion, a Sound Fireworks Show with Firefall.