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25 March is a significant date for Florence. On this day the Florentine New Year is celebrated. In fact, until 1750 the civil year in Florence began on 25 March, the feast of the Annunciation.
To celebrate the Florentine New Year, numerous events are organised every year at this time, concentrated in the so-called Florentine Week.
Traditionally, on 25 March, the Historical Parade of the Florentine Republic, starts from Piazza di Parte Guelfa, through the streets of the centre, and reaches Piazza Santissima Annunziata (followed by Holy Mass in the Basilica). If this is the highlight, the programme of initiatives (guided tours, exhibitions, concerts) taking place during the Florentine Week is particularly rich and variable.