April 25 is a day of great importance for Italians, as it commemorates the Liberation of Italy from Nazi-fascism, the end of the Nazi occupation and the definitive fall of the fascist regime.
Throughout the Peninsula, numerous events are organized to celebrate this anniversary, including processions and testimonies of citizens who lived in that dark period of national history.
The procession in Naples for the liberation
Naples, the third largest city in Italy, will also have a significant celebration on the occasion of April 25th. The main event will be held in Piazza Garibaldi, where the participants will gather for the procession at 10: 00. The procession will cross the streets of Naples, passing through symbolic and historical places, to remember the importance of the Liberation and pay homage to those who fought for the freedom of Italy.
In addition to the procession, Naples will offer a series of side events to commemorate the day, including meetings with witnesses of the time, screenings of historical films and photographic exhibitions. These events aim to involve the community and keep alive the memory of a crucial period in Italian history.
The procession in Rome on the Liberation Day
In Rome, the Liberation Day will be celebrated with a procession that will start at 10:00 from Largo Benedetto Bompiani.
The route will go through:
- Tor Marancio,
- Garbatella,
- Ostiense
- Porta San Paolo
In addition, three days of events organized for the occasion will end in the Garbatella district.
Parades and demonstrations in other Italian cities
Other localities will also celebrate this date with demonstrations, meetings, debates and processions, here are some of the main events:
- Napoli: procession in piazza Garibaldi, 10:00
- Roma: procession from Largo Benedetto at 10:00
- Milano: procession in corso Venezia at 14 pm
- Bologna: procession in piazza dell'Unità, 10 am
- Brescia: anti-fascist procession towards piazza della Loggia, 16 pm
- Reggio Emilia: courtyard from corso Garibaldi to piazza Martiri del 7 luglio, 11:00
- GenoVa: gathering in piazza della Vittoria for the procession, 10:30
- Modena: procession from the cathedral, 10:00
- Torino: literary walk from the barracks in via Asti, 14pm
