Bringing Florentine Tradition to International Events
The Bandierai degli Uffizi are the official flag wavers of Florence, Italy. Founded in 1973, the group brings Florentine flag-waving, traditional drums and historical costumes to international festivals, parades, institutional ceremonies and corporate events.
Based in Florence, the group welcomes invitations from event organisers worldwide. Each proposal is assessed according to the event, venue, performance format and travel arrangements.
Planning an event? Discover our performance formats or request a performance.
Recent International Appearances
The following selection highlights some of the international events that have recently hosted the Bandierai degli Uffizi in different regions of the world.
Europe
2025 Cabalgata de los Reyes
Madrid, SPAIN
The Bandierai degli Uffizi brought the Florentine flag-waving tradition to Madrid as part of a public celebration featuring a parade through the city.
Asia
2026 Cathay International Night Parade
Hong Kong, CHINA
An international parade bringing together performers and cultural delegations from around the world. The Bandierai degli Uffizi represented Florence through a performance combining traditional flags, drums and historical costumes, introducing audiences to a distinctive element of Italian cultural heritage and one of the most recognised traditions of the Italian flag wavers.
Middle East
2019 Amway APAC Event
Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
A corporate performance bringing the group’s traditional flags, percussion and historical visual identity into an international business-event setting.
North America
2026 Italian Republic Day Celebration
Consulate General of Italy, Philadelphia, USA
An institutional celebration organised in the context of the Italian Republic Day, offering an opportunity to present Florence’s flag-waving tradition to Italian and American audiences.
A Florentine Performance for Different Event Formats
The Bandierai degli Uffizi can be invited to perform at international cultural festivals, public parades, institutional ceremonies, sporting celebrations and corporate events.
Each proposal is assessed according to the event programme, venue, available performance space, group configuration and travel arrangements.
Explore our performance formats or request a Performance to discuss the most suitable option for your event.
Bring Florence to Your Event
Discover an authentic Florentine flag-waving performance for your international festival, parade, ceremony or corporate event.