Pact of Friendship between San Donà di Piave and Musile di Piave
The re-enactment of the ancient friendship between the two banks of the Piave
About Pact of Friendship
A Legend Uniting Two Communities
The Pact of Friendship re-enacts the ancient medieval legend that links San Donà di Piave and Musile di Piave, in the province of Venice. According to tradition, the two communities – once a single town divided by the course of the Piave River – established a pact of friendship with the symbolic handover of two capons, a gesture that is still renewed each year.
The Historical Procession
The re-enactment comes to life with a procession of figures, banners, musicians, and flag-throwers. From Piazza Indipendenza in San Donà, the delegation forms and sets off in procession, crossing the Ponte della Vittoria – where the meeting with the Musile delegation takes place – and reaching the town hall of Musile di Piave for the solemn reading of the Pact and the exchange of gifts.
A Festival on Both Banks
The evening concludes with music, entertainment, and convivial moments, in a popular festival that involves both sides of the river. The event is part of the summer program 'Estiamo' and is one of the defining appointments of eastern Veneto.
Pact of Friendship — edition 2026
The 2026 re-enactment is confirmed for August 7th within Estiamo 2026. The historical procession, with banners, musicians, and flag-throwers, starts from Piazza Indipendenza in San Donà di Piave, crosses the Ponte della Vittoria, and reaches Musile di Piave for the ritual handover of the two capons and the reading of the solemn Pact of Friendship.
Programme Pact of Friendship 2026
The program for the 2026 edition, in the evening, follows the established structure of the re-enactment:
- Parade of flag-throwers in San Donà di Piave
- Gathering of authorities in Piazza Indipendenza and formation of the historical procession with the townspeople of the hamlets and their banners
- Departure of the delegations and meeting on the Ponte della Vittoria, with the exchange of gifts
- In Musile di Piave: reading of the solemn Pact of Friendship, exchange of capons, and greetings from the administrations
- Following, musical entertainment and convivial moments
Detailed times will be published by the Municipalities in the weeks prior.
Highlights Pact of Friendship 2026
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Practical information — Pact of Friendship
Where
Departure from Piazza Indipendenza in San Donà di Piave (VE), crossing the Ponte della Vittoria, arrival in Musile di Piave.
When
August 7th, in the evening. Free admission.
How to get there
San Donà di Piave is served by the station on the Venice-Trieste line and by the A4 motorway exit.
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Where does it take place — Pact of Friendship
Piazza Indipendenza e Ponte della Vittoria
Piazza Indipendenza, 30027 San Donà di Piave