Gioco del Ponte (Game of the Bridge) is an annual historical event held in Pisa, Italy, typically on the last Sunday of June. The festival is a traditional and fierce contest between two districts of the city, Santa Maria and San Francesco, and involves a tug-of-war-like battle where teams of participants, dressed in historical costumes, compete to push a heavy cart across Ponte di Mezzo (the central bridge of Pisa). The event is preceded by a colorful procession featuring participants in Renaissance-era costumes, music, and flag-waving. The Gioco del Ponte is a vibrant celebration of Pisa’s rich history, combining sport, tradition, and pageantry.