The Official Flag Wavers of Florence
The Bandierai degli Uffizi are Florence’s official flag-waving group, representing one of the city’s most distinctive living traditions.
Founded in 1973, the group preserves and performs the historic art of Florentine flag-waving for audiences in Italy and around the world.
Recognized by Florence, Tuscany and Italy
For more than five decades, the Bandierai degli Uffizi have been recognized for their cultural and civic role through important national, regional and local honours.
Recognition from the President of the Italian Republic
A Representation Medal from the President of the Italian Republic, recognizing the cultural significance of the Bandierai degli Uffizi.
Fiorino d’Oro
Florence’s highest civic honour, awarded to the Bandierai degli Uffizi in recognition of their contribution to the city’s cultural identity.
Gonfalone d’Argento
A major regional honour from the Regional Council of Tuscany, recognizing the group’s cultural contribution and long-standing tradition.
Official Commemorative Stamp
The Bandierai degli Uffizi were featured on an official Italian commemorative postage stamp celebrating the group’s history and Florentine identity.
A Tradition Rooted in Florence
Florentine flag-waving is deeply connected to the civic and ceremonial traditions of Florence. The Bandierai degli Uffizi preserve and perform this heritage through flags, music, historical costumes and choreographed formations.
The tradition draws on the visual language of Renaissance Florence and the historic ceremonies of the Florentine Republic, while continuing to evolve as a living tradition in the city today.
The Florentine Republic
The colours, symbols and traditions represented by the Bandierai are connected to the historic identity of Florence and its ancient civic divisions.
Through their flags and costumes, the Bandierai preserve a visual heritage associated with the historic Florentine Republic and its traditions of civic ceremony and public celebration.
The Symbols of Florence
The Magistratures of Renaissance Florence in 1530
maestri del sale
capitani di orsanmichele
ufficio degli otto di guardia e balia
magistrato dei cinque conservatori del contado
Maestri della zecca
ufficio delle decime
maestri di dogana
ufficio dei capitani di parte gualfa
conservatori di legge
ufficio dell’archivio generale
tribunale di mercatanzia
ufficiali della grascia
MAestri della gabella dei contratti
ufficio dei pupilli
ufficio del monte comune
magistrato dell’onesta’
The Four Historic Districts
The Heart of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino
Reds of Santa Maria Novella
Blues of Santa Croce
Whites of Santo Spirito
Greens of San Giovanni
From Florence to the World
For decades, the Bandierai degli Uffizi have brought the Florentine flag-waving tradition to audiences far beyond Florence, taking part in major cultural, sporting and international events.
Scuderia Ferrari
Celebrations 1000th GP
Italy
A Florentine Tradition at the World’s Great Events
The Bandierai degli Uffizi have performed at major international events, including the celebrations surrounding Scuderia Ferrari’s 1000th Grand Prix, bringing the colours and traditions of Florence to a global audience.
A Tradition with an International History
Their international journey goes back decades. In 1986, the Bandierai degli Uffizi took part in the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup in Mexico City, presenting the Florentine flag-waving tradition on one of the world’s largest sporting stages.
Opening ceremony
of the 1986
Mexico World Cup
Mexico City
The People Behind the Performance
A Bandierai degli Uffizi performance is more than flag throwing. It is a coordinated ensemble in which every figure has a precise role, from the flag wavers who create the choreography to the drummers and ceremonial figures who give the performance its unmistakable Florentine character.
One Group, Different Experiences
No two events are exactly alike. The Bandierai degli Uffizi can adapt the size and composition of the formation to the venue, the occasion and the audience — from an intimate ceremonial appearance to a major public celebration.
Solo
A single flag waver for intimate appearances, ceremonies and special occasions.
Pair
Two flag wavers for a compact performance with a strong visual presence.
Small Team
A 4–6 performer formation suited to receptions, ceremonies, stages and smaller venues.
Large Team
A full formation bringing together flag wavers, drummers and, when requested, clarions for major public events and open-air celebrations.
A Florentine Formation
The colours, banners, costumes and ceremonial figures of the Bandierai degli Uffizi are rooted in the history of Florence. The result is not simply a performance inspired by Italy, but a direct expression of Florentine heritage.
Bring Florence to Your Event
From an intimate ceremony to a major international celebration, the Bandierai degli Uffizi bring the identity, movement and sound of Florence directly to your audience.