The way it works is that there are two sides, the orangieri (orange throwers) on the carri da getto (throwing wagons), heavily protected chosen throwers who ride on horse-drawn open wagons, and the people on the ground. In keeping with the spirit of the festival, the orange throwers on the wagons are meant to symbolise the well armed guards of the nobility, while the people on foot the revolting masses. Although the orange throwers on the wagons are protected by formidable gear, they are vastly outnumbered. There are observers during the three days of the festival who award prizes for bravery and accuracy.