Appointment today, Tuesday 30 April, at 4 pm, in the Piazzetta della Chiesa Nuova
The 2024 edition of the May Day of Assisi will be held from 8 to 11 May, with the usual program spread over four days.
The event starts on Wednesday 8 May with the blessing of the banners of Magnifica Parte de Sotto at 3pm, at the Upper Basilica of San Francesco, and of Nobilissima Parte de Sopra, at the Cathedral of San Rufino.
At 3.45pm, with the ringing of the Laudi bell, the procession of the Calendimaggio organization departs from Piazza Santa Chiara and arrives in Piazza del Comune with the performance of the Curfew anthem by the choirs of the two Parties.
Meanwhile, the events with “…E Vien Calendimaggio” begin which today, Tuesday 30 April, at 4 pm, in the Piazzetta della Chiesa Nuova, include the presentation of the young candidates for the title of Madonna Primavera 2024 and the singing homage of the Singers of Assisi. During the event, the ten Madonnas will be shown – five per party – among which, on the Thursday of May Day, the Queen of the Festival will be elected: Madonna Primavera.
The event will be broadcast live thanks to Umbria Webcam.
In case of bad weather the event will take place in the Conciliation Hall. In the evening, again on April 30th, propitiatory dinners in the Rioni delle Parti.
Double appointment on Wednesday 1st May in Piazza Santa Chiara. At 2.30 pm the show of the Balestrieri Company of Assisi while, at 5 pm, the performance of the Flag-waving Group of Assisi.
The long march leading up to the Festival will end with the open scenes in costume in the alleys of the two Parties. The Magnifica Parte de Sotto begins on Monday 6 May at 9.30 pm, followed by the Nobilissima Parte de Sopra on Tuesday 7 May again at 9.30 pm.
