All day in the old town with music, animations, tastings and tradition!

Programme

9.30-11.00 - Second Tower Cesta
History of the Crossbow - Historical Narrative
Organised by the San Marino Crossbowmen's Federation with the participation of actors, flag-weavers and musicians

10.00 - Basilica of Saint Marinus
Solemn Holy Mass
In the presence of the the Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and San Marino, His Excellency Petar Rajiˇc, of the Most Excellent Captains Regent, with the participation of the Corale San Marino (San Marino Choir)

following - in the streets
Procession with the Relic of the Saint
In the presence of the Most Excellent Captains Regent

10.30 - in the streets
Reading of the Crossbowmen's Announcement

14.30 - Porta San Francesco
Departure of the Historical Parade

15.00 - Basilica of Saint Marinus
Crossbowmen Prayer and Blessing with the Relic of the Saint

15.30 - Cava dei Balestrieri
Palio delle Balestre Grandi - Big Crossbow Tournament with games of flags, musicians and extras
The representatives of the nine Castelli of the Republic will compete for the title of National Champion, through an exciting competition with the best San Marino shooters

17.00 - Basilica of Saint Marinus
Holy Mass and Blessing with the Relic of the Saint

17.15 - in the streets
Historical Parade

17.30 - Piazza della Libertà
Concert of the Military Band of the Republic of San Marino
Director: Lt. Stefano Gatta
Vocals: Alessandra Busignani and Monica Sarti

19.00 - piazzale Lo Stradone
Great Tombola
First tombola: € 15,000
Second tombola: € 7,500
Five in a row: € 2,500
Card price: € 5

21.30 - Campo Bruno Reffi
Neri per Caso in concert
Admission by donation
Proceeds donated to the San Marino Oncology Association
In case of bad weather, the concert will be held at the Concordia Theatre in Borgo Maggiore
T 0549 883030

23.30 - sky
Great Fireworks Show

In case of bad weather, the Tombola and the Concert of the Military Band will be postponed to Sunday, 7 September, at the same locations and times