A month of events celebrating the history, traditions, and identity of Scarperia: Diotto brings the village to life with historical reenactments, performances, traditional games, cultural events, and activities for visitors of all ages.

DIOTTO 2026

Scarperia

720th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Town

TUESDAY, 1 – WEDNESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER

Piazza dei Vicari – 9:00 PM
Diottino – The children's Palio del Diotto.

FRIDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER

Piazza dei Vicari – 9:00 PM
Briscola card tournament.

SATURDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER

Palazzo dei Vicari – 10:30 AM
Presentation of the book on the Diotto.

Renaissance Evening - HERE THE PROGRAMME

Historic Centre

• 6:00 PM – An evening immersed in the Florentine Renaissance, featuring performances, dances and knights.
• 12:00 AM – Flag throwers and Giochi di Gagliardia.

SUNDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER

Renaissance Day

Historic Centre – 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

A full day celebrating the Early Florentine Renaissance with performances, ladies and knights, flag throwers, Giochi di Gagliardia, jesters and tastings of historical dishes.

MONDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER

Historic Centre – 9:00 PM
Traditional Rificolona Lantern Parade for children, with the participation of the Carnevale Mugellano Association.

TUESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER – DIOTTO

Palazzo dei Vicari

• 10:00 AM – Presentation of the Italian Constitution to local residents turning eighteen.
• 11:00 AM – Presentation of the Palio del Diotto.
• 12:00 PM – Ringing of the Historic Great Bell.

Saints James and Philip Parish Church

• 5:30 PM – Holy Mass with participants of the Historical Parade of Scarperia.

Historic Centre – Via Roma

• 9:00 PM – Historical Parade

Parade featuring the Historical Procession of Scarperia and the Historical Procession of the Florentine Republic.

Piazza dei Vicari

• 9:30 PM – Palio del Diotto

Final Giochi di Gagliardia between the district finalists for the awarding of the Palio del Diotto, with performances by the Flag Throwers and Musicians of Castel San Barnaba.

FRIDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER

Palazzo dei Vicari – 9:00 PM
Burraco Tournament.

SATURDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER

Palazzo dei Vicari – 11:00 PM
Festa a Corte (Court Celebration).

SUNDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER

Piazza dei Vicari – 6:00 PM
Community Tombola, traditional corn threshing and polenta prepared by the "Pierone" Parigi Agricultural Group.

FRIDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER

Palazzo dei Vicari – 7:00 PM
Aperitifs on the Battlements.

Info: www.prolocoscarperia.it – 055 8468165