Fires of St. John

Dates: Every year on June 24, Florence celebrates the city’s patron saint.
On the morning of June 24, a procession departs from the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence to carry candles to the saint. In the late afternoon, the historic “Florentine soccer” match is held in Piazza Santa Croce, preceded by a parade throughout Florence’s historic center. In the evening, from Piazzale Michelangelo in Florence a magnificent fireworks display illuminates the whole of Florence … for a magical evening during your stay at Hotel Certaldo!