Palio del Ciuccio Donkey Race
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Palio del Ciuccio Donkey Race

11 Aug 2025 — 13 Aug 2025
Cuccaro Vetere — Salerno (065)

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Edition 2025 — Palio del Ciuccio

The 43rd edition of the Palio del Ciuccio took place from August 11 to 13, 2025, in Cuccaro Vetere, Cilento. The event opened on Monday, August 11, with the 11th edition of the « Le Città del Palio » award; the following evenings featured the historical costume parade and the traditional donkey race in Piazza Valiante, amidst ancient craft workshops and Cilento product stalls.

The 2025 edition

The 43rd edition of the Palio del Ciuccio took place in Cuccaro Vetere on August 11, 12, and 13, 2025, confirming the three-evening format that has made the event a classic of the Cilento summer in the province of Salerno.

The opening on Monday, August 11, was dedicated to the 11th edition of the « Le Città del Palio » award, which brought several prominent national figures to Cuccaro Vetere: magistrate Nicola Graziano, president of UNICEF Italy; magistrate Aldo Carrato, section president of the Court of Cassation; and director and producer Roberto Gasparro.

The following evenings featured the most anticipated events: the historical peasant civilization parade, with participants in period costumes along the village streets, and the donkey race ridden bareback by municipal delegations in Piazza Valiante, accompanied by ancient craft workshops, typical product stalls, and folk music.

Where does it take place — Palio del Ciuccio

Centro storico e Piazza Valiante

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Palio del Ciuccio in brief

Gastronomy Local produce Heritage History Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Family Sport Outdoor Salerno

History of Palio del Ciuccio

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