The Battle on the Bridge (Gioco del Ponte)The historical parade and the battle between districts

Italy and Tuscany are rich in folklore, religious and historical events telling of a glorious past. The Pisan people look forward to what is called "Gioco del Ponte”. The event is usually held on the last Saturday of June and a historical procession with hundreds of people dressed in period costumes takes place before the battle.

The event is divided into two moments: the first is dedicated to the Historical Procession on the Lungarni, a very imposing military parade; then there is the battle, set on Ponte di Mezzo, where the teams from the districts belonging to the two rival city factions prove their respective physical power in a competitive atmosphere.