Piazza in Festa Sardegna

Events and festivals in Sardegna, on a map.

 Porto Torres
Institutional

Giornata delle Forze Armate e Festa dell'Unità Nazionale

Porto Torres (SS)

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 Piazza Umberto I

Organised by Comune di Porto Torres

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On 4 November, Porto Torres celebrates the Day of National Unity and the Armed Forces, the anniversary of the end of the First World War. The ceremony begins at 9:15 in Piazza Umberto I, in front of the war memorial, with the gathering of military, civil and religious authorities and combatant associations. From there, participants move to the Chiesa della Beata Vergine della Consolata for Holy Mass. At 10:30 in front of the Municipio, the civil rite takes place, with the laying of laurel wreaths at the monuments to the Fallen of the First World War and to the Fallen of the Sea, the reading of the Prayer of the Combatant and the Motivation for the Gold Medal to the Unknown Soldier. The day concludes with the mayor's speech and a procession in the cemetery of via Balai for the laying of wreaths. The initiative is organised by the Comune di Porto Torres and all citizens, including students, are invited to participate.

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Time: 09:15 Programme for Wednesday 4 November: - 9:15: gathering in Piazza Umberto I in front of the war memorial - Holy Mass in the Chiesa della Beata Vergine della Consolata - 10:30: civil rite in front of the Municipio with laying of laurel wreaths - Procession to the cemetery of via Balai for the laying of wreaths on the graves All citizens and students are invited to participate.