Narni, Corsa all'Anello

Narni, Corsa all’Anello is a festivity in honor of the first bishop of the city, Saint Giovenale. At this event, you can see an impressive procession, complete with waving banners, religious chants and the sound of musical instruments. After the procession there will also be time for games, animations and the traditional 'The Ring Race of Narni'. This race is a competition between young men. They will ride their horses, dressed in historical costumes and will try to aim their lances through the center of a ring.

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