Okay, just had to do one more cultural one:
In 1946, Italians voted to abolish the monarchy and establish a Republic. Today, President Napolitano lays a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is located at the Vittorio Emanuele monument which beautifies the Piazza Venezia (to call it a "wedding cake" is so gauche). Then, there is a parade leading from there down along the Via dei Fori Imperiali towards the Colosseum, with the Italian Air Force's honor color squadron ("Frecce Tricolori") flying above to display a path of green, white, and red smoke. The day is closed with concert performances by military bands at the Palazzo Quirinale, Napolitano's official residence.
Ah, Italia . . .
L :)
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