La Pasqua in Firenze (Easter in Florence)

While reading an Easter post on Inspiration in Italy yesterday, I remembered celebrating Easter (Pasqua) in Florence when I was abroad 4 years ago.

The tradition in Florence is Lo Scoppio del Carro, or explosion of the cart. A cart/wagon type loaded with fireworks travels through the city to the Duomo. Then with lots of pomp and circumstance, a procession of church officials, and crowds of people, the fireworks are detonated and the cart explodes! It was quite a special tradition to be a part of :)

Gathering and waiting...

The smoke begins!



Fireworks...

Really smokin now!

Here it goes...


All done!

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By Jaime @ laviejaime at 10:30 AM
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32 comments:

  1. SabinePsynopsisApril 7, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Ah, the Italians... They just know how to enjoy life. So much looking forward to going to Italy soon and visiting beautiful Florence again. Thanks for the lovely reminders. x

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  2. Katy MaryApril 7, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    So cool! What an amazing experience. I was lucky enough to visit Europe in the past and I happened to be in Paris on Bastille Day. It was definitely awesome seeing the fireworks and parades.

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  3. Couture CarrieApril 7, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    So fun, darling!
    Thanks for sharing these fab pics!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  4. Melanie's RandomnessApril 7, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    That must have been Awesome!! I love how the world celebrates the same holidays differently!!

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  5. Elisa @ Globetrotting in HeelsApril 7, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Ah, Italians... we sure love our fireworks and exploding thingies ;-)

    But this is one of the prettier ones!

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  6. AndreaApril 7, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    I really enjoyed these pics! My fiance and I are both Italian (him more than me) so it's nice to see them celebrate!

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  7. Rachel @ The Haute NotesApril 7, 2010 at 11:36 AM

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  8. LenoreNeverM♡reApril 7, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    Wow...must be very loud yet spectacular at the same time!

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  9. Helena - A Diary of LovelyApril 7, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    very mediterranean and catholic :)
    Love this post darling, how is your job going? hope everything is well and you are happy xo

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  10. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdApril 7, 2010 at 12:53 PM

    That must have been so much fun! Very cool pics lady.

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  11. Caitlin @ Candyfloss & PersieApril 7, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    That looks really nice and geez the surround area looks beautiful. I want to live there!!!

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  12. Laura@JourneyChicApril 7, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Love Italy! I've been to Rome twice, but that's it. Florence is on my list!

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  13. Melissa BlakeApril 7, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    I've always wanted to go to Italy!! These photos are beautiful! :)

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  14. Mrs AnneApril 7, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    how COOL and exciting! :)

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  15. Cafe FashionistaApril 7, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Ooh, fireworks on Easter...I love it! What a wonderful experience!! :)

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  16. AnonymousApril 7, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    How amazing you got to be there for that!

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  17. Denisa LApril 7, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    I'm planning to visit Italy this summer:)

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  18. MaraApril 7, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    wow that is so cool! It's great you could see that. I've always wanted to go to Italy and going on one of those high holy days seems so special! Thanks for sharing the pictures :)

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  19. ashlina {the decorista}April 7, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    wow. such craziness. love the photos.

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  20. Maria at Bachman's SparrowApril 7, 2010 at 5:49 PM

    That is so freaking cool! It reminds me of the Hunchback of Notre Dame (wrong country, I know!) for some reason hahaha.

    xoxo Maria

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  21. Stephanie SabbeApril 7, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    so awesome. I love Florence!

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  22. AnonymousApril 7, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    It must be amazing to spend easter in Firenze! You're very lucky!

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  23. Midtown GirlApril 7, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    What stunning pics Jaime!! Wish I could have seen those fireworks IRL ;-)

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  24. maddyApril 7, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Great pics! How fun, and exciting to be a part of this! Hope you had a fabulous Easter.

    stay classy
    madeleine

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  25. Alison KinseyApril 7, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Great photos Jaime! That must have been a great memory. What a neat tradition.

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  26. TeresaApril 7, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Oh Firenze! How I miss thee! Florence was my very first international travel destination and it remains my favorite! Can't wait to go back!

    http://www.invasionista.com

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  27. Punctuation MarkApril 7, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    I always wanted to be in Italy for a celebration like this... they have so much tradition behind them!

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  28. VeraApril 8, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    Thank you for sharing these, Jaime! I hope I make it to Florence soon, everyone tells me it is a fantastic place!

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  29. FashionJazzApril 8, 2010 at 4:13 AM

    Thanks for sharing these hun!! Hope u are having a lovely week! xx

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  30. Heather TaylorApril 8, 2010 at 4:23 AM

    Ah-mazing!

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  31. abigailApril 8, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Amazing!
    I lived in Florence for half a year, but missed Easter. Will have to go back!

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  32. DekaApril 11, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    easter in rome is something i want to do before i die!

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