A day that smells of spring, with flowers plants, games, colours and shopping.
Piacenza in Fiore(Bloom)
When: 13-14 th April 2024, all day long
The event takes place in the “Piazza del Duomo” and “Piazza dei Cavalli”, enveloping also the neighbouring streets.
The focal theme is sustainability, to be shared by involving the public with stands and workshops.
Alongside the floriculturists will be beekeepers, creatives and hobbyists enriching the day with local honey, recycling materials and educational workshops for children.
Program
Bands in the City
When: Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: in the city center
7 Bands from the province will parade through the city center starting from 4 different places and converging in Piazza Cavalli.
Amilcare Ponchielli Band (Piacenza); Pontolliese Band (Ponte dell’Olio); Don Orione Band (Borgonovo); Carlo Vignola Band (Agazzano); Isacco del Val Carlo Pegorini Band (Pontenure); Magiostrina Band (Cortemaggiore); La coppa Band (Carpaneto)
Show “Flora”
When: Sunday, April 14 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Where: in the city center
Parade with stilt-walkers and dancing artists
Special tours of the Civic Museums of Palazzo Farnese
When: Saturday, April 13, 4:15 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, 4:15 p.m.
Where: Cittadella Square, 29
To participate in the events (all free of charge) you will need a ticket (euro 3 per single section) – ITALIAN LANGUAGE
Thematic lesson at the Civic Museums of Palazzo Farnese
When: Saturday, April 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Piazza Cittadella, 29
A ticket (euro 3 per individual section) will be required for participation in the events (all free). ITALIAN LANGUAGE
A bridge between art and nature: The expression of colors. From medieval iconography to twentieth-century freedom
When: Saturday, April 13, 8:45 p.m.
Where: Kronos Museum, 7 Prevostura St.
Meeting for the One Work a Month series.
Duration 1 hour. Cost: €5.00.
Reservations required: cattedralepiacenza@gmail.com | 331 4606435 (number active from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). ITALIAN LANGUAGE
Escape room: the strange case of the flower finder
When: Sunday, April 14, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Kronos Museum, 7 Prevostura St.
Educational activity for children. Duration 1 1/2 hours. 6 – 11 years. 8,00 €
Reservations required: cattedralepiacenza@gmail.com | 331 4606435 (number active from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) ITALIAN LANGUAGE
Special guided tours of the Museum of Natural History
When: Sunday, April 14, 10:30 a.m.
Where: 107 Scalabrini Street
Guided tour by the Piacenza Natural Science Society to the Natural History Museum with a focus on the wild flora of our area and exhibition of some representative herbaria. ITALIAN LANGUAGE
Let’s put down roots for the future
When: Sunday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Piazzetta Plebiscito
Initiative of the City of Piacenza as part of the regional campaign.
Free distribution of seedlings to Piacenza residents (while supplies last).
SHOPPING:
- Stalls of floriculturists from all over northern Italy.
When: Saturday from 3:30 p.m. and Sunday until 7 p.m.
Where: Piazza Duomo - Made in Italy stalls of the Merchants of Quality
When: Sunday all day until 7 p.m.
Where: Piazza Cavalli - Campagna Amica in the city
When: Sunday all day until 8 p.m.
Where: Plebiscite Square - Creative and artisan stalls
When: Sunday all day, until 7 p.m.
Where: Shoemakers Street
From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Farmer’s Market and Farm Street Food from Campagna Amica Farms
From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mini Olympics for the little ones in collaboration with Masterkids Italia (ages 5 to 12)
From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Music and agriaperitivo with products from market farms
