A parade is organized on foot, on horseback or in typical carts (traccas), and also includes moments of local dances and songs. The first parade was organized on April 20, 1899 in honor of Umberto I of Savoy and his wife Margherita of Savoy, over time it has become one of the main festivals celebrated in Sardinia in which groups from all over the region participate, dressed in their traditional clothes.

It takes place in Sassari, lasts 1 day and is usually done on the penultimate Sunday of May.