Palio dei Campanili and Festa del Perdono

A late-summer tradition in Reggello

The Palio dei Campanili and the Festa del Perdono represent the most anticipated event of the year for Reggello, a town in the Metropolitan City of Florence overlooking the Pratomagno slopes in the heart of the Florentine Valdarno. The event takes place every September, marking the end of the summer season and drawing residents and visitors from across the Tuscan province.

For five days, the historic center, with its Piazza Aldo Moro and surrounding streets, becomes the stage for a grand, free-entry popular festival, organized by the Pro Loco Reggello e Cascia in collaboration with local associations.

The Palio dei Campanili

The heart of the festival is the Palio dei Campanili, the district challenge that gives the event its name. Teams representing the various local bell towers compete in a relay race that ignites local pride. It is the most heartfelt moment of the festival, where the tradition of local rivalry turns into healthy competition and a collective gathering.

Shows, gastronomy, and culture

Beyond the district challenge, the Festa del Perdono offers a rich and varied program throughout the days:

• Food stalls featuring the flavors of traditional Tuscan and Valdarno cuisine;
• Exhibitions and displays, often themed around cultural topics that change each year;
• Performances including theater, puppet shows, magic, and family entertainment;
• Musical evenings with live concerts and DJ sets;
• Funfair with discounted rides for children;
• The traditional Merchandise Fair, which fills the town streets;
• The grand fireworks display that concludes the event.

A festival for the whole community

The Festa del Perdono is much more than just an event: it is a collective ritual that strengthens the bond between the hamlets of Reggello and celebrates the identity of a territory nestled between the Pratomagno hills and the Arno river. The formula combining tradition, popular sport, good food, and fun makes it one of the most vibrant town festivals in the Florentine Valdarno, engaging all generations every year.

Admission to the event is free; some activities, such as the funfair rides, require a small symbolic fee.