PROGRAM>><\/a><\/p>\nSunday, August 24<\/strong>,
\n11:00 a.m. – Castel San Zeno
\n Opening 7th “Palio in Art Exhibition<\/strong>”
\nArt exhibition dedicated to the Palio: works, colors and symbols that tell the tradition and historical identity of the event. Presentation of works that will award the winners of the Palio Run, the Banner Run and the “In Optimus” Award<\/p>\nSaturday, Aug. 30<\/strong>,
\n9 p.m. – Megliadino San Vitale (Ancona Church)
\nOath of Captains Ceremony<\/strong>
\nThe captains of the ten participating contrade gather for the traditional oath of allegiance. The ceremony includes a medieval banquet with food and spiced wine, the symbolic lighting of candles in front of the altar, and the drawing of batteries for the following competitions<\/p>\nThursday, September 4,<\/strong>
\n8:00 p.m. – Encampment at the Tree Rock Wall
\n Propitiatory Dinner<\/strong>
\nTraditional medieval-style banquet to wish luck to the contrade and participants before the challenges.<\/p>\nFriday, September 5,<\/strong>
\nFrom 19:00 to 24:00 – Montagnana, Vittorio Emanuele Square
\n Opening Medieval Tavern<\/strong>
\n Tenzone Musicians and Flag-wavers of the Palio<\/strong><\/p>\nSaturday, September 6,<\/strong>
\nFrom 10:00 a.m. – Old Town (Vittorio Emanuele Square, Carrarese Street, Matteotti Street)<\/p>\n– Medieval market and ancient crafts
\nStalls, craftsmen and reconstructions of historic workshops, entertainment with jugglers and jesters.<\/p>\n
11 a.m.
\n– Opening Medieval Tavern
\nThe medieval-style food and wine experience continues.<\/p>\n
4:30 to 6 p.m. – Vallo left side of Porta XX Settembre
\n– Tenzone degli Arcieri
\nChallenge between archers in period costume, with tests of accuracy and technique.<\/p>\n
9 p.m.
\n– Historical parade with torchlight procession
\nAtmospheric night parade with costumed figures and lit flashlights.<\/p>\n
10 p.m. – Vallo della Rocca degli Alberi
\n– Equestrian Fireworks Show
\nBreathtaking performance by the “Knights of the Ancient Tower” of Borgo Veneto with horses, fire and choreography.<\/p>\n
– Burning of the City\/Rocca
\nScenic reenactment of the siege and symbolic burning of the fortress.<\/p>\n
Sunday, September 7<\/p>\n
From 9 a.m. – Old Town
\n– Medieval market, ancient crafts, entertainment
\nThe experience of the sounds, colors and arts of the Middle Ages continues.<\/p>\n
From 16:00
\n– Historical procession parade through the streets of the city
\nSolemn moment with all municipalities as protagonists<\/p>\n
From 5:00 p.m. – Valley of the Trees Rock
\n– Elimination batteries – Race of the Banners
\nElimination races to determine the finalists of the race<\/p>\n
– Musicians and flag-wavers performance
\nLast performance before the main competition.<\/p>\n
– PALIO RACE
\nHighlight event: the contrade compete to win the Palio in an exciting and scenic race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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