April 25th – Liberation Day in Vicenza
The ceremony for the anniversary of the Liberation in Piazza dei Signori
About April 25th in Vicenza
Vicenza and the Memory of the Resistance
Liberation Day on April 25th is the most important Italian civil commemoration, and in Vicenza, Veneto, it takes on particular significance: the city is awarded two gold medals for military valor for its contribution to the Liberation struggle. The official ceremony takes place in Piazza dei Signori, in the monumental heart of the city.
The Institutional Ceremony
The program includes the procession of medal bearers and banners from military and veterans' associations, the flag-raising ceremony, the reading of the citations for the city's gold medals, and the laying of laurel wreaths. Civilian and military authorities are joined by representatives of Resistance associations, with speeches from the Prefect, the Mayor, and an official orator.
A Week of Remembrance
The day is part of a broader city program dedicated to historical memory and democracy, with meetings, tours, and cultural initiatives organized in collaboration with historical institutes, libraries, and local associations. An opportunity to reflect, especially with younger generations, on the value of freedom won by the Resistance.
April 25th in Vicenza — edition 2026
On April 25th, 2026, Vicenza will celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Liberation with the institutional ceremony in Piazza dei Signori at 10:30 AM. After the procession of medal bearers and the flag-raising, the citation for the city's second gold medal for military valor will be read, followed by the laying of laurel wreaths. The Prefect Filippo Romano and the Mayor Giacomo Possamai will speak; the official oration will be delivered by director and actor Andrea Pennacchi. The day is part of the 'Paths of Democracy. Places, protagonists, ideas, and images of the resistances' program, scheduled from April 16th to May 6th.
Programme April 25th in Vicenza 2026
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 — Piazza dei Signori
- 10:30 AM — procession of medal bearers and banners, flag-raising
- Reading of the citation for the city's gold medal for military valor
- Laying of laurel wreaths
- Greetings from Prefect Filippo Romano and Mayor Giacomo Possamai
- Official oration by Andrea Pennacchi (director and actor)
'Paths of Democracy' (April 16th – May 6th)
- Meetings, tours, and cultural initiatives on the places and protagonists of the Resistance, with Istrevi, Biblioteca Civica Bertoliana, CAI, Cinema Odeon, ANPI, and others
Highlights April 25th in Vicenza 2026
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Practical information — April 25th in Vicenza
Where
The ceremony is held in Piazza dei Signori, in the historic center of Vicenza, easily reachable on foot from the train station.
Participation
The ceremony is public and free. The complete program of related events is published on the website of the Municipality of Vicenza.
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Where does it take place — April 25th in Vicenza
Piazza dei Signori
Piazza dei Signori, 36100 Vicenza