The Palio is the most classic of the Livorno races: this competition concludes the rowing season, a spectacular sea party that expresses the truest soul of Livorno better than any other event, between history, tradition and spirit of identity.

It takes place every year after the Risi'atori and the Barontini, in the stretch of sea off the Mascagni Terrace, a spectacular audience that guarantees an exceptional view of the entire competition, and is preceded by the four-oared races involving the under 18 and female crews.

It is a challenge between 8 districts to the last row in which healthy competition, enthusiasm and a lot of effort merge.

The race lasts about ten minutes but the shot that starts the challenge is preceded by months and months of hard work, especially for the athletes who, in the previous year, exercised in the Cellars - the meeting places of the Nautical Sections – and row directly into the sea or along the Fossi.