Republic Day in Italy (02/06)

On June 2, Italians remember important events that occurred in 1946 and celebrate Republic Day (Italian). Festa della Repubblica Italiana). This day is considered the birth of a new system of government in the state — from this day on, Italy ceased to be a monarchy and switched to a republican system of government.

After the end of World War II and the fall of fascism, a constitutional referendum was held in Italy, in which citizens were asked to choose their preferred state structure: a monarchy or a republic. And so, on June 2, 1946, the entire population of Italy (including even women for the first time!) came to the polls.

Almost 55% of voters were in favor of the republic, which meant — the country decided to say goodbye to the monarchy forever, proclaim the Republic, switch to a republican system of government and elect members of the assembly, who were subsequently entrusted with the important responsibility of creating a new Constitution of Italy. Therefore, June 2 in Italy is considered to be the Birthday of the Republic.

The holiday is public in accordance with the law on the National Holiday, signed on November 20, 2000 by the President of Italy.

Usually on this day, military parades and many ceremonial, memorable and entertainment events take place in large cities.

In Rome, along the Avenue of the Imperial Forums from the Colosseum to the foot of the Capitol, festive columns pass, which include representatives of all branches of the military. At the Altar of the Fatherland in the center of the capital, celebrations are held with the participation of the country's top leadership and the laying of flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Air Force fighters fly in the sky over the center of Rome, spraying the colors of the Italian national flag in the air.

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