Events in Milan during 2012

Be sure that Milan is full of entertainment, you just have to know where to look for it. The aim of Economy Car Rentals is to help you locate the most notable events and festivals in Milan.
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While visiting Milan, you will discover that it is full of surprisingly notable events. Explore the events of Italy while being pampered by the comfort of a car rental. Take home the best memories from your trip in Milan. Gather remarkable memories from the events taking place in Milan. Participate in the most fascinating festivals to discover the culture and life of Milan. Whether in the city center, just outside or close to the next event, you will find what you're looking for easily and conveniently. The Economy Car Rentals pages have also compiled the latest news about Milan in order to give you the opportunity to combine all important information.
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January

Befana Benefica (January 6th) - A two-wheel charity procession spearheaded by old witch Befana herself who is believed to bring presents to the children begins in Piazza Duomo and divides in two after receiving the blessings of the Bishop of Milan. Food and gifts are handed out to kids and poor people in a heart-warming feast of generosity.

July

Gods of Metal – This is the biggest heavy metal music festival in Italy. (www.godsofmetal.it)

February

Milan Fashion Week – See the newest models on the Milan catwalk.

September

Italian F1 Grand Prix – Visit the famous formula 1 race in Monza.
Milano Film Festival – It is an important exhibition of contemporary and innovative short–films.
MITO – This International Music Festival in Milan offers all music styles from classical to contemporary, from jazz to rock, from pop to ethnic music. During this event you will meet all the quality of great music. (www.mitosettembremusica.it)

March

Tredesin de mars (March 13th) – This event in Milan celebrates the beginning of the state religion of Milan, the Catholic. Saint Barnaba came to live at Milan centuries ago on this date and there was a miracle as some symbols written by him on the ground started to bloom with flowers.
Oggi aperto (Third weekend in March) - Historic buildings and monuments which are usually not open to the public can be visited.

October

Yoga Festival – This festival in Milan features workshops, seminars, introductory classes and special events.

April

Fiori & Sapori (mid April) - This important exhibition of plants, flowers and garden equipment takes place on the banks of the Naviglio Grande.
International Furniture Fair - More than 300 designers and craftsmen from all over the world display their latest designs and innovations at this event in Milan. (www.cosmit.it)

November

International Motorcycle Exhibition – It is an annual event in Milan. (www.eicma.it)

May

Arte sul Naviglio – This festival in Milan takes place at the historic Naviglio Grande canal exhibits the work of around 300 artists from all over Italy.

December

Festival of Sant’Ambrogio (December 7th) – This festival in Milan celebrates the patron saint of Milan with the fair “O bei O bei” organized in the area of Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio.

June

Naviglio Festival (first 10 days of June) – The streets near Naviglio canal turn into a folklore entertainment center during this event in Milan to welcome the summer with theater shows, folklore music, dance shows and stalls with handmade crafts. The festival is ending with a torch parade.