Festa della Repubblica
On the second on June we celebrate the Italian Republic Day. It commemorates the institutional referendum of 1946, when the Italian people voted to abolish the monarchy and become a republic after World War II. This was the first national vote in which women were also allowed to vote. On that day, Italians remember the birth of the Italian Republic. The most important celebration takes place in Rome, where there is a military parade along Via del Fiori Imperiali and the president of the republic lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (Altare della Patria). One of the highlights of the Republic Day celebrations is the performance of the Frecce Tricolori, the Italian Air Force's aerobatic display team. They fly in perfect formation over Rome, leaving trails of green, white, and red smoke to represent the Italian flag. The Frecce Tricolori are widely regarded as one of the best aerobatic teams in the world and are famous for their precision, skill, and spectacular performances.
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