Great Rome Parade, Rome, Italy

Dates: 14 May - 17 May 2026 | Rome, Italy

Rome – Unesco World Heritage Site, the Eternal City and unique in the world to contain within a state (the Vatican). Rome is also the most populous and the largest city of Italy. It is the city with the highest concentration of hitorical and architectural monuments worldwide; the historic center is bounded by the perimeter of the Aurelian Wall, which was erected around the area of the seven hills in the 3rd century, an expression of historical, artistic and cultural heritage of the Western Euoprean world.

Symbola: the Capitoline Wolf, the bronze statue of the legendary she-wolf who suckled the twins Romulus and Remus; the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater of the Roman Empire, the St. Peter`s Basilica at the Vatican, it dominates the whole city and is the symbol of the Christian world, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain.

Musicians’ pilgrimage to Rome with mass service in St. Peter’s Basilica – participation in the Great Rome Parade through the street of Rome and at Regina Coeli in St. Peter’s Square with Pope Leo XIV !

Choir Contact Ireland can help you plan an unforgettable choral trip for your choir. We take care of the planning and logistical arrangements, dealing with the ground operators and organisers, allowing you to focus on the singing. Contact us today for more information and sing with your choir in Italy.

 

 

PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Performance Details

Great Rome Parade

Whats Included in the Price

- 3 Overnights with breakfast in a religiously run guesthouse in Rome

- 2 Dinners at restaurant

- 1 Pasta Party

- 2 x guided City Tours

- Organisation of particiption Holy mass in St. Peter‘s Basilica

- For bands: Organisation participation Great Parade Rome

- For choirs: Organisation of a concert in a church

- Assistance during your performances

Whats Not Included in the Price

- Transport to and in Rome and entrance fees (ZTL)

- Other meals and drinks

- Entrances, headphones, tips and personal extra

- Rental of music instruments and technique

- Board and lodging for your busdriver

- City Tax

- Cancellation and travel insurance

Tour Manager

A CCI Tour Manager will be assigned to you for the duration of your booking, to assist in the pre-departure preparations and to assist with any issues during your stay. The tour manager does not travel with the group.

Transportation While in Italy

Choirs usually make their way around the region with the local guide via public transport. However, we can arrange coach transportation for your group as required.

 

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1

  • Arrival during the afternoon at the hotel in Rome
  • Check-in at your hotel
  • Dinner at restaurant
  • Overnight
Day 2
  • After breakfast beginning of the city tour “Ancient Rome” – Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Lunch on your own 12:00 pm
  • Meeting of the organizers with the band directors.
  • 2:00 pm Gathering of all bands at Piazza del Sant`Uffizio
  • 3:00 pm Holy Mass in St. Peter`s Basilica
  • Dinner at restaurant
  • Overnight.
Day 3
  • After breakfast continue the guided tour
  • Visit the most beautiful and famous squares and fontains of Rome (Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fontain, Spanish Steps…)
  • Lunch on your own
  • For bands: 5:00 pm Beginning of the Great Parade through the streets of Rome
  • Lineup of the Brass Bands in a circular formation in Piazza Pio XII (in front of Saint Peter’s Square)
  • Playing the European Anthem together
  • For choir: Concert in a church in Rome.
  • Transfer with your bus to the Pasta-Party together with all participants
  • Overnight
Day 4
  • Breakfast in hotel
  • Check out
  • Return home 
  •  Option 2) guided tour of the Saint Peter’s Basilica and participate at noon in Angelus Prayer with the Holy Father.  

DEADLINE

Registration Deadline: TBC

FLIGHTS

Once you enquire with CCI you will be given your own dedicated festival planner, and this planner will also assist you with the booking of flights for your group. Choir Contact experienced travel consultants are able to advise you on the most appropriate flight options and will advise best fares at time of booking. We use the most up-to-date modern technology for searching best fares including low cost carriers, allowing us to book you the best flights at the best fares for a fully co-ordinated service. We use both low-cost internet fares and our long-standing relationships with other carries to ensure that we can secure the best travel option for your choir. We will advise you on luggage allowance and all details relating to your flight booking. Travel Insurance CCI recommend that all travellers take out travel insurance at the time of booking.

 

A quotation costs nothing, so contact us today on 01 888 7830

 or email us at reservations@choircontactireland.ie