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On Friday, 1 May, the Trofeo Marzocco returns to Piazza della Signoria, a national tournament featuring historical groups of flag throwers who perform to the accompaniment of ‘musici’ (musicians) to the rhythm of drums and bugles.
The event brings together groups from all over Italy, each with a strong historical and cultural significance.
Before the competition, the teams parade through the city streets, starting from the Palagio di Parte Guelfa.
The Bandierai degli Uffizi, with over 530 members, are Florence’s official ambassadors around the world and participate in every edition of the Trophy as a matter of course, as they are the custodians of the Florentine art of flag waving.
The Trophy is dedicated to the Marzocco, the historic lion that symbolises the popular power of Florence.
Programme for the day:
2:30 pm – Palagio di Parte Guelfa: Departure of the Historical Procession
3:00 pm – Piazza della Signoria: Arrival of the procession and positioning of the groups
3:30 pm – Welcome and draw for the order of performances
3:50 pm – Start of the Small Team performances
4:20 pm – Start of the Large Team performances
5:00 pm – Dance of the Florentine Madonnas
5:15 pm – Award ceremony and official addresses
Admission is free.
P.za della Signoria, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy
