Ferrara's Palio

The oldest Palio of the world

Ferrara's Palio returns this year, the most ancient Palio in the whole world, even dating back to 1259: 8 "contrade" (medieval quarters) compete for Palio, through exciting races with Renaissance costumes, among flag-throwers, dancers and events, which will animate Ferrara in more than a month. You'll live this year too timeless emotions surrounded by Renaissance sceneries.

PROGRAM

Omaggi al Duca in Piazza Castello

Sunday, 19 of March, at 16.30 - Borgo San Giovanni
Sunday, 26 of March, at 11.00 - Rione Santa Maria in Vado
Sunday, 2 of April, at 11.00 - Rione San Benedetto
Monday, 10 of April, at 11.00 - Borgo San Luca
Sunday, 16 of April, at 11.00 - Rione San Paolo
Sunday, 23 of April, at 11.00 - Borgo San Giacomo
Sunday, 30 of April. at 11.00 - Borgo San Giorgio
Monday, 1 of May, at 11.00 - Rione Santo Spirito

Blessings of the posts and offer of candles in the Basilica of San Francesco
Saturday, 6 of May, at 16.30.

Youth Games of Flags and Ancient Games of Flags in Municipal Square
Saturday 13 of May at 15.00 and 20.00 and Sunday, 14 of May, at 16.00.

Magnificent parade and Presentation of the Champions in Piazzale Medaglie d'Oro, Corso della Giovecca, Castello Estense and Piazza Castello
Saturday, 20 of May, at 20.45

Mandatory tests of horses with hemp rope in Piazza Ariostea
Wednesday, 24 of May, at 21.00 and 21.30.

Mandatory tests of horses and donkeys with hemp rope in Piazza Ariostea
Thursday, 25 Maggio, at 20.45.

Propitiatory Dinners at the Ducal Court and Contrade
Friday, 26 of May, at 20.00

Historical parade and races at the Palio. The parade starts at the Castello Estense and goes on in Corso Ercole I d'Este and in Corso Porta Mare and it ends in Piazza Ariostea.
Saturday, 27 of May. at 20.00

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