Republic Day and Hobbyists' Market

A Civic Celebration in the Heart of Val Trebbia

On June 2nd, while all of Italy commemorates the birth of the Republic, the Municipality of Rivergaro, overlooking the Trebbia river in the province of Piacenza, offers a day that blends the solemnity of the national occasion with the warmth of a village festival. The event is organized by Pro Loco Tramballando in collaboration with the Municipality of Rivergaro and involves the entire historic center, from Via Don Veneziani to the two main squares.

The Day's Program

The events begin at 10:30 AM with the gathering in Via Don Veneziani, in front of the War Memorial, where, in collaboration with the Rivergaro Alpini Group, the flag-raising ceremony takes place. Around 10:45 AM, the grand parade begins, with Pro Loco organizations from the entire province invited to participate: the procession winds through the town's streets accompanied by the Vignola Band of Agazzano and the majorettes, fostering a spirit of popular participation.

The Hobbyists' Market

The commercial and curious heart of the day is the Hobbyists' Market, which from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM fills Piazza Paolo and Piazza Dante. Numerous exhibitors offer items ranging from antiques to crafts, including hobbyist items, collectibles, quality used goods, and many curiosities: an opportunity to stroll among the stalls in search of a bargain or a forgotten little treasure.

• Where: Piazza Paolo and Piazza Dante, historic center of Rivergaro
• When: June 2nd, market from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM
• Parade: from 10:30 AM, with the Vignola Band of Agazzano and majorettes
• Organization: Pro Loco Tramballando and Municipality of Rivergaro

Tradition and Local Identity

The Hobbyists' Market is a recurring event in Rivergaro's calendar, and June 2nd provides its most heartfelt setting, alongside the republican celebration. Pro Loco Tramballando, a benchmark for the town's social life for over twenty years, also links moments of celebration and recognition for the territory to this date. For visitors to the Val Trebbia, it's an opportunity to discover a village in Emilia-Romagna where civil memory and village conviviality naturally coexist.