Panda a Pandino

When the town meets the car that bears its name

Panda a Pandino was born from an irresistible play on words: the name of the Municipality of Pandino, in the province of Cremona, and that of the Fiat Panda, one of the most beloved and long-lasting city cars in Italian automotive history. From this assonance, a gathering was born that has won over enthusiasts throughout Italy and today draws participants from very distant countries, even Uruguay.

The Visconti Castle as headquarters

The heart of the event is the Visconti Castle, the 14th-century manor that dominates Pandino. Here, the army of Pandas of all eras, colors, and configurations gathers: from the first models of the eighties to the 4x4 mountain versions, from rare editions to customized Pandas. The exhibition transforms the castle grounds into an open-air museum of the city car.

The PandaGiro and the celebration

The most spectacular moment is the PandaGiro, the dynamic parade that takes hundreds of cars along the local roads: organizers have calculated that 400 Pandas in a row would form an uninterrupted column of about three kilometers. Alongside the automotive aspect, the gathering offers live music, evening concerts, street food, and themed games, in a atmosphere of popular celebration that involves the entire town.

An event of international appeal

Sponsored by the Region of Lombardy and the Municipality of Pandino, Panda a Pandino has grown to become one of the most attended amateur motoring events in Northern Italy, with hundreds of registrations each year. Part of the registration proceeds are donated to charity, confirming the community spirit that animates the event.