PRESS RELEASE – Races at the 2024 edition of the Palio postponed to Sunday 26 May
The Palio City of Ferrara Foundation and the Municipality of Ferrara have decided, by mutual agreement, having consulted the technicians assigned to the track in Piazza Ariostea and informed about the weather forecast for the next few days, to POSTPONE the Palio races from Saturday 25 May 2024 to Sunday 26 May 2024, confirming the same program which will be postponed by 24 hours.
The horse trials scheduled for Thursday 23 May at 9.00 pm and 9.30 pm and those of the donkeys will NOT take place. They have been postponed until tomorrow Friday 24 May at 4.00 pm.
The propitiatory dinners of the Ducal Court and Contrade have been confirmed on Friday 24 May 2024 from 7.00pm – 7.30pm at the locations indicated above.
Unfortunately, yesterday’s heavy rain, with persistent steps, and the weather forecast for the next few days, did not allow us to make any other decision.
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