The centenary Palio. The Palio degli Zoccolithe historical re-enactment of what is perhaps the most important event that has ever happened in the area of Desio – the famous one battle of Desio of 21 January 1277 which he saw defeated Napo della Torre and winner Ottone Visconti – this year, reached its 34th editioncould not fail to put another historical event first: i one hundred years of the city title conferred on Desio in 1924: an event linked to Desian’s nomination as pontiff Achille Ratti, Pius XI.
Sunday 16 Junein a Palio greeted by an extraordinary success with the public – almost 10 thousand people according to the police forces crowded along the streets of the center and in Conciliation Square – the historical procession with 500 participants it was extraordinarily rich and participatory, with many small and large innovations, which struck and influenced the imagination of the Desians.
Desio, 34th Palio degli Coccoli: great success with the public with 10 thousand participants
At the end of a competitively fought race, the San Pietro al Dosso district won, Davide Tagliabue, 30 years old and with five victories behind him, and Lucas Tallone, 28 years old and four victories behind him. San Pietro al Dosso has reached the milestone of ten victories. Second place for the San Carlo district, with Elia Tripodi and Lorenzo Maiocchi. Third place for the San Giovanni district with Luca Marinoni and Manuel Greco. The president of the Palio Committee is satisfied, Roberto Navaand the Grand Master, Stefano Sala. Gratitude also for the sponsors, Brianzaacque, Desio Bank And Rural Brewery.
«Thanks to the volunteers – said the mayor, Simone Gargiulo – who worked for months to create this extraordinary event». And Don Mauro Barlassina, at his first Palio, added: «The Palio unites a city around common values». A memory was dedicated to Giuseppe Cattaneoan unforgettable founding member, who passed away this year.
