Rome celebrates 2775th birthday with historical parade

Rome celebrated this week its birthday, known as "Natale di Roma (Rome's Christmas)", with four-days of events based on the legendary foundation of the Italian capital by Romulus in 753 BC.

On Thursday April 21, Rome celebrated its 2775th anniversary. The events were opened to the public for the first time in two years after Italy eased its COVID-19 restrictions. 

The annual birthday celebration included historical re-enactments of ancient Roman rituals, costumed parades, and gladiator fights, staged by the Rome Historical Group in the Circus Maximus.

The highlight of the celebrations is the Roman historic parade. Approximately 800 costumed participants marched through the Rome city center from and to the Circus Maximus, via the Colosseum.