In 2026 The Persicetana Gymnastics Club is celebrating its 150th anniversary and to mark this special occasion, a series of events will be organised across the Persiceto area.
📌Thursday 11 June 2026, 6.00 pm – Church of Sant’Apollinare
Exhibition opening “A Story from Persiceto”
A photographic exhibition held at the Church of Sant’Apollinare, chronicling the 150-year history of Ginnastica Persicetana through historical images, key figures, officials, volunteers and athletes.
9.00 pm – Piazza del Popolo
A play by Vito
An evening of comedy and entertaining historical tales, in which Vito entertains the audience with anecdotes and humour from the world of sport.
📌Friday 12 June 2026, 9.00 pm – Piazza del Popolo
Street Dance School Show
A performance by the professional dance school founded by Federica Guerra, featuring dynamic and captivating choreography.
📌Saturday 13 June 2026, 9.00 am – Old Town
The 150th Anniversary Walk
A day in the great outdoors with routes of varying lengths (3, 9 and 16 km), open to everyone and organised in collaboration with local organisations.
9.00 pm – Piazza del Popolo
"The Show – The Persicetana Gymnastics Show"
The season-ending event, featuring rhythmic and artistic gymnastics performances by the club’s athletes.
📌Sunday 14 June, 10.00 am – Piazza del Popolo and Corso Italia
Closing ceremony
An official parade through the town centre by Persiceta’s sports clubs, attended by local and national authorities.
📌12–13–14 June 2026, from 7 pm to 11 pm – Piazza Sassoli, Piazza Garibaldi and Parco Pettazzoni
Jumping in sport
A popular initiative offering free taster sessions in various sports in Persicet, designed for all ages, particularly young children.
📌13–14 June 2026
Spot the odd one out
A prize draw in the shops in the town centre, organised in partnership with Ascom, to engage local residents and visitors in a fun way.
For further information:
Persicetana Gymnastics Club
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