Welcomed by a huge crowd,
the Befana arrived in the setting of Piazza Navona to give the little ones gifts, sweets and lots of smiles
.
To the notes of the Corps' musical band, and loudly invoked by the many children present, she got off the fire brigade's ladder truck "helped".
It was the first time that the Befana descended on Piazza Navona descending from the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.
The mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, the commander of the Rome fire brigade and the central emergency director of the national body were present at the event.
Rome, the arrival of the Befana of the firefighters in Piazza Navona
After two years of hiatus due to Covid, the charity motobefana
is back in Milan for the 54th edition
.
More than 5,000 motorcyclists gathered in the square in front of San Siro to deliver gifts to the children guests of the Piccolo Cottolengo Don Orione and those of the Holy Family Institute of Cesano Boscone.
A colorful and festive procession, with various Santa Clauses in biker versions.
to escort the witch in her work.
ANSA agency
The Befane on motorbikes return to Milan, gifts to hospitalized children - Lombardy
After two years of hiatus due to Covid, the charity motobefana is back for the 54th edition.
(HANDLE)
The Epiphany has arrived in the Belluno Dolomites, flying from the Marmolada