FLORENCE, ITALY – June 24th is a crazy day for Florence. It’s San Giovanni day, the patron saint of the city, the saint to whom the Baptistery is dedicated.
Every year, on June 24th, Florence celebrates the feast of its patron, San Giovanni, with a series of exhibitions that involve the entire city. On the morning of June 24th, a Historic Parade starts from Piazza Signoria and continues towards the Baptistery of the Cathedral with an offering of candles for the patron.
In the afternoon, it’s time for one of the most popular events linked to the Feast of San Giovanni is the historic Florentine football, which is held in Piazza Santa Croce.
On the evening of the 24th, there is a traditional fireworks display in Piazzale Michelangelo, which draws a huge crowd, especially concentrated on the Lungarni. The fireworks normally begin at 10 pm.