Liberation Day Festival of Borgo San Lorenzo

In 2026, we celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Liberation of Borgo San Lorenzo, which took place on September 11, 1944. The Municipality and the local branch of the ANPI have confirmed the celebrations, scheduled from September 18 to 22, with the main events taking place on the third Sunday of the month.

The established structure of the commemoration is confirmed: in the morning, the Memorial Mass for the fallen at the Pieve di San Lorenzo, the official ceremony at the Town Hall, and the parade with the laying of laurel wreaths at the Resistance monuments. This will be followed by the Liberation Lunch and, in the afternoon, the historic Coppa della Liberazione cycling race.

The detailed program for the 81st anniversary, including times and guests, will be announced by the Municipality of Borgo San Lorenzo and the ANPI in the weeks preceding the event. Based on recent editions, the main day (Sunday) includes:

• Morning — Memorial Mass for the fallen at the Pieve di San Lorenzo
• Following — Official ceremony at the Town Hall with speeches by the Mayor, the President of the City Council, and the ANPI, and greetings from the Tuscan Historical Institute of the Resistance
• Morning — Gathering at Piazza Dante, parade accompanied by the band, and laying of laurel wreaths at the Monument to the Fallen, the Resistance Monument, the Monument to Civilian Victims, the Alpine Troops Monument, and the Partisan Ossuary Chapel
• Noon — Liberation Lunch at the Area Ponterosso, hosted by the ANPI
• Afternoon — Coppa della Liberazione, national cycling race for youth, with final awards ceremony at the Town Hall

• Town parade with the laying of laurel wreaths at Resistance monuments
• Liberation Lunch at the Area Ponterosso, a convivial moment open to everyone
• Coppa della Liberazione, a historic national cycling race for youth

How to get there

Borgo San Lorenzo is the main hub of the Mugello region. By car from Florence, it can be reached in about 40 minutes via the SS302 Faentina or the SR65 Bolognese. By train, it is served by the Faentina line (Florence-Faenza), with the station located just a short walk from the historic center.

Dates and times

The anniversary falls on the third Sunday of September; the 2026 celebrations are scheduled from September 18 to 22, with the official ceremony and parade taking place on Sunday morning.

Costs

The institutional ceremonies and the parade are free and open to the public. For the Liberation Lunch at the Area Ponterosso, reservations are generally required through the ANPI.