Everything is ready for the parade on June 2 at the Imperial Forums: 5,500 military and civilians will parade. To open the celebrations the solemn flag-raising at the Altare della Patria and the tribute to the Unknown Soldier by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella who, accompanied by the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, will then review the departments before the parade.
Also in this edition will be the mayors to open the event, parading with the tricolor band. Afterwards, the soprano Eleonora Buratto will sing the Italian anthem accompanied by the Banda Interforze. The opening sector will see the presence, among others, of the flags of the armed forces and the Guardia di Finanza, of the Gonfaloni of Italian Regions, Provinces and Municipalities, of the labari of the combatant and weapon associations and the UN, NATO, EU flags and those of the multinational bodies in which the armed forces operate. The exhibition will be structured in 10 sectors that will see the participation of all the components of the State: military and civilian personnel, armed and unarmed bodies of the State, flags and banners, military bands and fanfares. In addition to the overflight of the National Aerobatic Team, the passage of helicopters, aircraft and heavy vehicles is also planned.
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June 2: Mattarella attends the changing of the guard of honor of the Cuirassiers at the Quirinale - Primopiano
Piazza del Quirinale was the scene in the afternoon of the ceremony, held in solemn form (ANSA)