Feast of Saint John the Baptist (Patron Saint of Florence)
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Feast of Saint John the Baptist (Patron Saint of Florence)

21 Jun 2025 — 24 Jun 2025
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Edition 2025 — Feast of Saint John

In 2025, Florence also celebrated its Patron Saint, John the Baptist, on June 24th. The day began at 8:30 AM with the Procession of Tributes from the new headquarters of the Società di San Giovanni Battista in Piazza de' Peruzzi, featured the rowing Palio and the final of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino in Piazza Santa Croce in the afternoon, and concluded in the evening with fireworks from Piazzale Michelangelo.

The 2025 edition of the Feast of Saint John followed the usual program of rituals and traditions in the historic center of Florence. The day of June 24th opened at 8:30 AM with the Procession of Tributes, which departed from the new headquarters of the Società di San Giovanni Battista in Piazza de' Peruzzi and concluded in Piazza della Signoria around 10:00 AM.

In the afternoon, the Rowing Palio took place on the Lungarno Anna Maria de' Medici and, at 6:00 PM, the final of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino in Piazza Santa Croce, which saw the Rossi of Santa Maria Novella face the Verdi of San Giovanni. In the evening, at 10:00 PM, the traditional Fireworks from Piazzale Michelangelo closed the festivities.

Where does it take place — Feast of Saint John

Centro storico di Firenze

Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze

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