Feast Day of San Marino and of the Foundation of the Republic
The third of September is the feast day of Saint Marinus, the founder of the Republic. After Solemn Mass the Saint's relics are carried in procession through the streets of the Old Town.
In the afternoon the traditional crossbow tournament is held at the Cava dei Balestrieri, followed by the Military Band Concert, an eagerly awaited bingo event (the famous tombola) and the closing concert.