The Republic of San Marino celebrates the civil and religious festival with an evocative ceremony that takes place in the old town according to a protocol that has remained almost unchanged over the centuries.

Program of the Ceremony

9.00
Their Excellencies the Captains Regent arrive at Palazzo Pubblico

9.30
Deployment of the Military Corps on Piazza della Libertà
Flag-raising ceremony

9.45
The members of the State Congress, the Government Mayors, the Diplomatic Representatives residing in the Republic and the Senior Officials arrive at Palazzo Pubblico

9.55
Procession of Their Excellencies the Captains Regent from Palazzo Pubblico to the Basilica del Santo

10.00
Solemn Mass in the Basilica

11.00
Return to Palazzo Pubblico of the Regency Procession

11.55 approx.
The religious procession arrives in Piazza della Libertà
The Most Excellent Regency appears on the central balcony of Palazzo Pubblico to attend the blessing

12.00
Flag - lowering Ceremony