Today, Sunday 2 June, the 78th anniversary of the Italian Republic is celebrated with a series of events scheduled in Piazza del Popolo in Ravenna. Other initiatives took place in various municipalities.
The day of celebration began at 10am with the flag-raising ceremony, followed by the reading of the official message from the President of the Republic and the awarding of honours.
Photo galleryRepublic Day 2024. The celebrations in Piazza del Popolo in Ravenna
In the square the Mayor of Ravenna Michele de Pascale and the mayor of Russi Valentina Palli representing the Province. Naturally the Prefect Castrese De Rosa. Many mayors were present.
The day will then end at 7.15pm, with the flag being lowered and followed by a concert by the Ravenna city band.
THE WORDS OF THE MAYOR OF RAVENNA AND PRESIDENT OF THE PROVINCE MICHELE DE PASCALE
“152,719 are the thanks we owe to the citizens of the Province of Ravenna, who on 2 June 1946 made that choice so important for the future of Italy, choosing the Republic. 88.52% best result in all of Italy. To all of you, happy June 2nd. Long live Italy, long live the Republic.”
“Today we celebrate an important anniversary, and we do so by remembering the many Italians who went to the polls on that 2 June 78 years ago, remembering those who, with that vote, gave us a free, united and democratic Republic , opening a new page of modernity for our country. To all of you, happy June 2nd. Long live Italy, long live the Republic”.
