Event
73rd National Bersaglieri Rally
Lignano Sabbiadoro
5/18/2026
From May 18 to May 31, 2026, Lignano Sabbiadoro will become the beating heart of the Bersaglieri community in Italy, hosting the 73rd National Bersaglieri Gathering.
PROGRAM
MONDAY, MAY 18
9:00 PM – At Cine City: cultural meeting with Prof. Michele D’Andrea, “The Curious Quirinale”.
Everyone is invited, free admission subject to seat availability.
The residence of the President of the Republic is an inexhaustible source of memories, a treasure chest overflowing with epoch-making events, anecdotes, and stories—both great and small—that have marked more than four centuries of history. Since 1585, thirty popes, one emperor, four kings and eleven presidents have linked their names to the Quirinale Palace, whose 1,200 rooms have witnessed the lives of countless figures beyond the majestic gate of Piazza di Montecavallo. A gate crossed for over thirty years by the narrator himself, who will guide us on an unusual behind-the-scenes journey through the most beautiful palace in the world.
TUESDAY, MAY 19
10:00 AM – At Cine City: cultural meeting with Prof. Michele D’Andrea, “The Anthem Revealed” – reserved for school groups.
A lively talk about “The Song of the Italians”. Written during President Ciampi’s term and first presented at the Quirinale during the Youth Project, it has since been performed more than one hundred times throughout Italy.
An ironic and engaging journey back in time focusing on the Italian national anthem, exploring the curiosities and anecdotes surrounding its creation, success, meaning and present-day perception. The presentation also includes references to other famous songs of Italian independence and comparisons with national anthems from other countries, revealing fascinating and surprising background stories.
9:00 PM – Public repeat performance for the city – everyone invited, free admission subject to seat availability.
TUESDAY, MAY 26
10:00 AM – Delivery of the ceremonial baton to the Municipality of Lignano – Civic Center.
10:15 AM – Press conference presenting the gathering and commemorative medal – Civic Center.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
10:00 AM – Flag-raising ceremony and honors to the fallen – Piazza Julia, Town Hall.
11:00 AM – Opening and inauguration of exhibitions:
- History of the Bersaglieri
- Bersaglieri in La Domenica del Corriere
- Memorabilia from the National Museum of Porta Pia
Civic Center and central city area.
9:00 PM – “Crimson Sounds in Lignano” – Lignano “L. Garzoni” Band – Parco San Giovanni Bosco.
THURSDAY, MAY 28
4:00 PM – Opening of the Bersagliere Village – Giardini San Giovanni Bosco area.
9:00 PM – Grand Concert: “Notes of Feathers, Lances and Plumes” – Bella Italia Sports Hall.
9:00 PM – “Crimson Sounds in Lignano” – concerts across the city in Piazza Ursella and Piazza Marcello d’Olivo.
FRIDAY, MAY 29
10:30 AM – For a World of Peace: solemn ceremony for the fallen of all wars – Redipuglia Memorial Shrine.
4:00 PM – Arrival of the ANB Medal Collection and the Flag of the 11th Bersaglieri Regiment: honors, exhibition and official handover to the Mayor – Piazza Julia, Town Hall.
6:00 PM – Tribute to the city of Lignano – Parco San Giovanni Bosco.
9:00 PM – Grand Gala “Sounds from Friuli Venezia Giulia with Feathered Echoes” – Piazza Marcello d’Olivo / Kursaal in case of bad weather.
9:00 PM – “Crimson Sounds in Lignano” – Piazza Ursella, Parco San Giovanni Bosco, Parco Hemingway.
SATURDAY, MAY 30
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Special postal cancellation – Parco San Giovanni Bosco.
10:00 AM – Holy Mass – Cathedral of San Giovanni Bosco.
12:00 PM – Gemona: start of the 20th stage of the Giro d’Italia, preceded by four Bersaglieri Cyclist Patrols from San Donà , Marca Trevigiana, Palmanova and the Roccafranca Fanfare.
4:00 PM – Honors to the fallen by the Chief of the Defence Staff.
4:30 PM – Military gymnastics display (11th Bersaglieri Regiment), followed by a Tattoo of Bands and Fanfares, possibly featuring international ensembles – Bella Italia Village football field.
8:30 PM – “Crimson Sounds in Lignano” – concerts throughout the city (Piazza Marcello d’Olivo, Piazza Ursella, Parco San Giovanni Bosco, Parco Hemingway, Piazza Fontana, Piazza Gregorutti/Faro Rosso).
10:00 PM – Closing performance in Piazza San Giovanni Bosco.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
8:00 AM – Gathering of participants in assigned areas.
9:00 AM – Arrival deadline for guests. Start of the parade formations.
9:15 – 9:30 AM – Honors to the highest authority and opening ceremony.
10:00 AM – Flyover by the National Aerobatic Team.
10:30 AM – Beginning of the parade.
At the end of the parade: ceremony for the handover of the ceremonial baton, honors to the highest authority, and lowering of the flag marking the conclusion of the event.
8:00 PM – Possible performances by foreign bands, if present (Piazza Ursella – Parco San Giovanni Bosco).
From May 18 to May 31, 2026, Lignano Sabbiadoro will become the beating heart of the Bersaglieri community in Italy, hosting the 73rd National Bersaglieri Gathering.
PROGRAM
MONDAY, MAY 18
9:00 PM – At Cine City: cultural meeting with Prof. Michele D’Andrea, “The Curious Quirinale”.
Everyone is invited, free admission subject to seat availability.
The residence of the President of the Republic is an inexhaustible source of memories, a treasure chest overflowing with epoch-making events, anecdotes, and stories—both great and small—that have marked more than four centuries of history. Since 1585, thirty popes, one emperor, four kings and eleven presidents have linked their names to the Quirinale Palace, whose 1,200 rooms have witnessed the lives of countless figures beyond the majestic gate of Piazza di Montecavallo. A gate crossed for over thirty years by the narrator himself, who will guide us on an unusual behind-the-scenes journey through the most beautiful palace in the world.
TUESDAY, MAY 19
10:00 AM – At Cine City: cultural meeting with Prof. Michele D’Andrea, “The Anthem Revealed” – reserved for school groups.
A lively talk about “The Song of the Italians”. Written during President Ciampi’s term and first presented at the Quirinale during the Youth Project, it has since been performed more than one hundred times throughout Italy.
An ironic and engaging journey back in time focusing on the Italian national anthem, exploring the curiosities and anecdotes surrounding its creation, success, meaning and present-day perception. The presentation also includes references to other famous songs of Italian independence and comparisons with national anthems from other countries, revealing fascinating and surprising background stories.
9:00 PM – Public repeat performance for the city – everyone invited, free admission subject to seat availability.
TUESDAY, MAY 26
10:00 AM – Delivery of the ceremonial baton to the Municipality of Lignano – Civic Center.
10:15 AM – Press conference presenting the gathering and commemorative medal – Civic Center.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
10:00 AM – Flag-raising ceremony and honors to the fallen – Piazza Julia, Town Hall.
11:00 AM – Opening and inauguration of exhibitions:
- History of the Bersaglieri
- Bersaglieri in La Domenica del Corriere
- Memorabilia from the National Museum of Porta Pia
Civic Center and central city area.
9:00 PM – “Crimson Sounds in Lignano” – Lignano “L. Garzoni” Band – Parco San Giovanni Bosco.
THURSDAY, MAY 28
4:00 PM – Opening of the Bersagliere Village – Giardini San Giovanni Bosco area.
9:00 PM – Grand Concert: “Notes of Feathers, Lances and Plumes” – Bella Italia Sports Hall.
9:00 PM – “Crimson Sounds in Lignano” – concerts across the city in Piazza Ursella and Piazza Marcello d’Olivo.
FRIDAY, MAY 29
10:30 AM – For a World of Peace: solemn ceremony for the fallen of all wars – Redipuglia Memorial Shrine.
4:00 PM – Arrival of the ANB Medal Collection and the Flag of the 11th Bersaglieri Regiment: honors, exhibition and official handover to the Mayor – Piazza Julia, Town Hall.
6:00 PM – Tribute to the city of Lignano – Parco San Giovanni Bosco.
9:00 PM – Grand Gala “Sounds from Friuli Venezia Giulia with Feathered Echoes” – Piazza Marcello d’Olivo / Kursaal in case of bad weather.
9:00 PM – “Crimson Sounds in Lignano” – Piazza Ursella, Parco San Giovanni Bosco, Parco Hemingway.
SATURDAY, MAY 30
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Special postal cancellation – Parco San Giovanni Bosco.
10:00 AM – Holy Mass – Cathedral of San Giovanni Bosco.
12:00 PM – Gemona: start of the 20th stage of the Giro d’Italia, preceded by four Bersaglieri Cyclist Patrols from San Donà , Marca Trevigiana, Palmanova and the Roccafranca Fanfare.
4:00 PM – Honors to the fallen by the Chief of the Defence Staff.
4:30 PM – Military gymnastics display (11th Bersaglieri Regiment), followed by a Tattoo of Bands and Fanfares, possibly featuring international ensembles – Bella Italia Village football field.
8:30 PM – “Crimson Sounds in Lignano” – concerts throughout the city (Piazza Marcello d’Olivo, Piazza Ursella, Parco San Giovanni Bosco, Parco Hemingway, Piazza Fontana, Piazza Gregorutti/Faro Rosso).
10:00 PM – Closing performance in Piazza San Giovanni Bosco.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
8:00 AM – Gathering of participants in assigned areas.
9:00 AM – Arrival deadline for guests. Start of the parade formations.
9:15 – 9:30 AM – Honors to the highest authority and opening ceremony.
10:00 AM – Flyover by the National Aerobatic Team.
10:30 AM – Beginning of the parade.
At the end of the parade: ceremony for the handover of the ceremonial baton, honors to the highest authority, and lowering of the flag marking the conclusion of the event.
8:00 PM – Possible performances by foreign bands, if present (Piazza Ursella – Parco San Giovanni Bosco).
- Phone349 611 4989
- Email73radunobersaglieri.segreteria@gmail.com
- Websitehttp://www.radunoassobersaglieri.it
- AddressParco S. Giovanni Bosco, Lignano Sabbiadoro
- Price0 €