The "Corsa dei ceri" (candle race) is one of the most remarkable and truly authentic celebrations in Italy. It takes place on the eve of St. Ubaldo's death.  The festival begins in the morning when the teams assemble the Ceri (candlesticks) for the race.

The "Ceri" are 3 gigantic wood platforms, 20 feet high and weighing up to 900 pounds, surmounted by the statues of the saints Ubaldo, Giorgio and Antonio which are carried on one's back from the old town center to the top of Mount Ingino, where the basilica of the Patron Saint stands.

On the way the "Ceraioli" are  engaged in a wild race through the city's streets, and in the difficult,  hard climb up the mountain, are followed by the excited and cheering crowd.

The feast which takes place durung the day , is one of the most singular popular religious events of Italy. It is imbued by a great mystical emotionality, which fascinates the public.