The most spectacular flower festival in Italy returns to Genzano di Roma: The 245th edition of the Traditional Infiorata 2023 " Io Sono L'Altro" I am the other is on June 10/11/12 with a program full of events. Don’t miss it!
The excitement starts on Friday evening with the “Spelluccamento”, or the removal and separation of petals, along with the Maestri outlining their “quadri” panels on the street. Saturday the installation of pedals begins. By Sunday morning the flower panels are complete and the “Corpus Domini” procession occurs in the evening.
On Monday evening, the final historic processions occurs before the town’s children gleefully dismantle it all during the “spallamento”, the running down and through the floral street. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRADITIONAL INFIORATA HERE This year the calendar of events also includes a fashion show, tours of the town, exhibitions and local wine tasting. After you see the most impressive floral carpet in Italy, come visit us in the main piazza on Saturday and Sunday evening; we are part of “I Vini dell’Infiorata” (The Wines of the Infiorata), two evenings dedicated to local wine. A small fee gains you a glass to taste all local wines present. Be sure to visit the Jacobini Wine stand!!! My husband and I will be there representing our local Jacobini Wine. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRADITIONAL INFIORATA HERE To see the floral carpet in its entirety, the best day to come is Sunday and watch the Corpus Domini Procession. A personal favorite is also on Monday during the historical costume procession and Spallamento, but be sure to check out the full program of Infiorata events below: Friday 9 June 9:00 am - Courtyard of the Town Hall Saturday 10th June 7:30 am - Municipal courtyard 10:00 am -12 am - Piazza T. Frasconi . from 6.00 pm - Piazza T. Frasconi from 6.00 pm to 8 pm. Piazza S. Buttaroni e Via E Ronconi 7.30 pm - Holy Trinity Parish (Chiesa SS.ma Trinità 9.00 pm - Via Italo Belardi 9.00 pm - Piazzale Sforza Cesarini Sunday 11 June 10:30 am - Piazza Tommaso Frasconi from 10:00 to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 8 pm 10:00 -12 am - Piazza T. Frasconi 11:00 am - Council Chamber 5 pm. Piazza Frasconi 5.00 pm - Piazza Don Fabrizi From 6.00 pm - Piazza T. Frasconi 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Piazza S. Buttaroni 6.00 pm - Holy Trinity Parish 10 p.m. Fireworks! Monday 12 June 18:00 - City streets and on the Infiorata 6:30 pm - City streets and the Infiorata 19:00 - Via Italo Belardi LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRADIONAL INFIORATA HERE : Exploring the town of Genzano di Roma By public transport: From Termini take the train to SAN GENNARO (Rome - Velletri line) From Rome, from the GRA take the Appia exit and continue up to Genzano di Roma. Where to park: Parcheggio “Il Campo” - Via Colle Fiorito - Parcheggio Viale Mazzini - Piazzale G. CesaroniVia Toscana- Parcheggio via Imbastari - Parcheggio via Don Nazario Galieti (accedendo da via P. Togliatti)- Via Don Previtali (accedendo da via P. Togliatti) Shuttle services will be available. Check the for all the lastest updates in Italian
"Spelluccamento" of the flowers and preparation for the Traditional Infiorata
9.00 pm - Via Italo Belardi (formerly Via Livia)
Beginning of the outline drawings on the street by the Maestri Infioratori.
""Spelluccamento" of the flowers and preparation for the Traditional Infiorata
Tours of Genzano. booking required- Uniappia 3470641057
"The Wines of the Infiorata" , tasting of wines from local producers (ME!). Tickets can be purchased on site. COME VISIT US AT JACOBINI WINE!
"Art in the Street" and live music from "Rising Moon"
Presentation of the panel of the 60th anniversay of the vist of Papa San Paolo VI in Genzano
Beginning of laying the petals on the pavement for the flowered artworks
Fashion show "Under the sky of Genzano - Intergration amoung the people" by the stylist Filippo Lafontana
The State Police Marching Band
Palazzo e Parco Sforza Cesarini
Guided visits and exhibit "Identity and Memory"
Tours of Genzano. booking required- Uniappia 3470641057
Greeting by the Mayor to the civil, military and religious authorities.
Exibition of police dogs
Concert of the City Band of Genzano “Cav. Mario Mecheri "
"The Wines of the Infiorata" , tasting of wines from local producers (ME!). Tickets can be purchased on site. COME VISIT US AT JACOBINI WINE!
Street artist performances from "Caterina and Fiammetta Circus Show"
Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided by the Bishop Monsignor Vincenzo Viva and to follow Corpus Domini Procession on the Traditional Infiorata and on the city streets.
from 10:00 to 1 pm and from 3 pm to 8 pm
Palazzo e Parco Sforza Cesarini
Guided visits and exhibit "Identity and Memory"
"Back in the country of the Infiorata" historical costume parade by the Folklandia Cultural Association.
Concert of the City Band of Genzano “Cav. Mario Mecheri "
“Spallamento”, conclusion ceremony by children
New to Genzano? Check out some of my past blog posts:
The Infiorata of Genzano di Roma
How to arrive to Genzano:
Shuttle buses from the station are running into town in conjunction with trains arriving to Rome.
SAN GENNARO TRAIN STATION TO Palazzo dello Sport
* The shuttle will wait for visitors at the station when trains arrive from Rome.
FROM PALACESARONI TO SAN GENNARO TRAIN STATION
* The shuttle will leave from Palazzo dello Sport G. Cesaroni 20 minutes before the departure of trains for Rome.
Genzano Municipality website