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Giornata dell'Unità Nazionale e delle Forze Armate, 108th anniversary

Avezzano (AQ)

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 Piazza Risorgimento e centro storico, Avezzano

Organised by Comune di Avezzano

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In Avezzano on 4 November, the Giornata dell'Unità Nazionale e delle Forze Armate is celebrated, commemorating the 108th anniversary of the end of World War I and the victory of Vittorio Veneto. The ceremony brings together civil, military and religious authorities, as well as veterans' and school associations. The programme begins at 9:30 with the assembly in Piazza Risorgimento and the entrance of the Fanfara dei Bersaglieri di Monteleone Sabino. At 10:30, the mass in the Cattedrale dei Marsi dedicated to the fallen of both world wars, followed by the procession to Piazza della Repubblica with the giant tricolour carried by the Alfieri della Repubblica. At 12:15, the laying of the laurel wreath at the Monumento ai caduti, the speeches by the authorities and the final performance of the fanfare with the Inno d'Italia played by the city bands. The event is organised by the Comune di Avezzano.

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Time: 09:30 Meeting at 9:30 in Piazza Risorgimento for the assembly of authorities, veterans' and school associations. At 10:00, review of the authorities, schools and associations and performance of the Fanfara dei Bersaglieri di Monteleone Sabino. At 10:30, Holy Mass in the Cattedrale dei Marsi dedicated to the fallen of both world wars. Followed by a procession along via Cataldi, via Corradini and via Marconi to Piazza della Repubblica. At 12:15, laying of the laurel wreath at the Monumento ai caduti, speeches and the Inno d'Italia performed by the Banda Città di Avezzano, the Associazione bandistica Castelnuovo and the student band of the IS Ettore Majorana. Temporary traffic regulation is planned in the areas affected by the celebrations.