November 4 marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, which marked the end of World War I. The Armistice was signed in Padua at Villa Giusti at the Mandria.
The commemorative ceremonies are organized by the City of Padua and the Northern Operations Forces Command, in collaboration with the Prefecture of Padua, the Province of Padua and the University of Padua.
Ceremony schedule:
Monday, November 4
10:30 a.m. – Villa Giusti, Via Armistizio, 277/a
- flag raising
- honors to the Fallen
With the participation of the orchestra of Ruzante Secondary School and Martiri della Vittoria Primary School of the 9th Ricci Curbastro Comprehensive Institute.
12 noon – 8th February Street, in front of Palazzo Moroni
- inter force military ceremony
- gathering of participants
12:15 p.m. – 8th February Street, in front of Palazzo Moroni
- reassignment to deployed departments
- flag raising
- honors to the Fallen
- interventions of the Authorities
Musical accompaniment by the Band of the Folgore Parachute Brigade.
Garzeria Square:
Inauguration of promotional info booth. Opening until 17:00 hours.
3 p.m. – Aula Magna del Bo
The Prefect of Padua, Giuseppe Forlenza, presents the Honors of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic and the Medals of Honor to military and civilians, deported and interned in the Nazi Lagers.
4 p.m. – Museo della Terza Armata, Palazzo Camerini Bembo, Via Altinate 59
Performance by the Fanfare of the Cavalry Brigade ‘Pozzuolo del Friuli’
To follow:
Inauguration of the exhibition Pacem in Terris – Pope John XXIII patron of the Italian Army, as part of the widespread regional exhibition Spirit and Body. The exhibition will be open until June 29 on museum opening days.
6 p.m. – Auditorium of the Centro Culturale Altinate San Gaetano, Via Altinate, 71
Concert by the Fanfare of the ‘Pozzuolo del Friuli’ Cavalry Brigade.
Related events:
Saturday, Nov. 2
8:45 a.m. – Temple of Peace, Via Niccolò Tommaseo, 47
S. Mass in suffrage of the fallen soldiers.
10 a.m. – Major Cemetery, Via Del Cimitero, 10
Short military ceremony.
Followed by short memorial ceremonies by Assoarma in memory of the Fallen of all wars:
- English Cemetery, Via della Biscia
- Monument to the Fallen and Missing in Russia, St. Pius X Street
- Monument to the Fallen Acqui Division, Via Curzola
- National Temple of the Unknown Inmate, Viale dell’Internato Ignoto
Sunday, Nov. 3
4 p.m. – 8th February 1848 Street, in front of City Hall
Concert of the Fanfare of the Bersaglieri section ‘Achille Formis’ of Padua.
Admission:
Appointments with free admission.
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