National Day is one of the most important celebrations for the people of Lugano and represents a time of unity and reflection. From the awakening with the drummers, to the official speeches and evening show, there will be many opportunities to celebrate the birth of the homeland together.
Celebrations program
06:00 City center, Diana with the Lugano Drummers
10:15 Piazza della Riforma, Gathering of the Authorities in the Patio of the Civic Palace and procession
10:30 Piazza Indipendenza, Laying of the wreath at the Independence Monument
20:30 Via Nassa, Gathering of the Authorities and city associations
20:45 City center, Procession of the Authorities and city associations (Via Nassa, Piazza Battaglini, Riva Vela, Rivetta Tell, Via Canova, Piazza Manzoni and Piazza della Riforma)
21:15 Piazza della Riforma, Address of August 1st by Raoul Ghisletta, Municipal of the City of Lugano
22:30 Gulf of Lugano, Great fireworks display
Gastronomy
31.07 17:00 – 01:00 Piazza Battaglini, Grottino DNA and Bianconero & Events HCL
01.08 12:00 – 01:00 Piazza Manzoni, Grottino of the Lugano Carnival Association
01.08 17:00 – 23:30 Piazza Rezzonico, Grottino of the Lugano Federal Gymnastics Society
01.08 17:00 – 00:00 Piazza Battaglini, Grottino DNA and Bianconero & Events HCL
01.08 18:00 – 00:00 Piazza Luini, Grottino of the San Pietro Pambio Festive Group
02.08 17:00 – 00:00 Piazza Manzoni, Grottino of the Lugano Carnival Association
Concerts
01.08 11:00 Patio Palazzo Civico, Concert of the Castagnola Philharmonic
01.08 21:45 Piazza della Reform, Concert of the Civic Philharmonic of Lugano
01.08 18:00 and 23:15 Piazza Manzoni, Entertainment with the Lüganiga Band
National Day in the neighborhoods
31.07 18:00 – 01:00 Playground, Carabbia, Waiting for August 1st
01.08 10:00 – 02:00 Square, Piandera, National Day
01.08 18:30 – 00:00 Church Square, Carona, National Day
INFORMATION
Lugano Region
Piazza della Riforma, 6900 Lugano
Tel. +41 (0)58 220 65 00
[email protected]
www.luganoregion.com
ROAD CLOSURES
The lakeside road, from the LAC roundabout to Piazza Castello, will be closed from 6:00 PM on Friday 1st August until 1:30 AM on Saturday 2nd August.
Additionally, Via Magatti, Via Albrizzi, Via della Posta and Via Nizzola will be closed from 6:00 PM on Friday 1st August until 12:30 AM on Saturday 2nd August to allow for the official ceremonial parade.
We strongly recommend using public transport or taxis to reach the city centre.
AVAILABLE PARKING AREAS
Coming from Lugano-Sud motorway exit or Ponte Tresa (Via Riva):
P+R Fornaci
Autosilo LAC
Parking Via Maraini / Via Tassino
Autosilo Motta
P+R FFS
Coming from Ponte Tresa (Via Sorengo) or Lugano-Nord (Via Besso):
Autosilo Balestra
Autosilo Piazza Castello
Parking at Lido, Campo Marzio, and Sterrato Gerra (access via Via Ciani)
Coming from Massagno (Via San Gottardo):
P+R FFS Nord
Parking at Sterrato Gerra (access via Via Ciani)
Coming from Canobbio or the Vedeggio-Cassarate Tunnel:
Parking at Sterrato Gerra (access via Via Ciani)
Coming from Pregassona, Viganello or Gandria:
Parking at Campo Marzio and Sterrato Gerra (access via Via Ciani)
For real-time information on parking availability, please check the official parking website.
BOAT TRIBUNES – FIREWORKS VIEWING FROM THE LAKE
The Lake Lugano Navigation Company will offer **special boat tribunes to view the fireworks show from the lake.
Seats are limited and booking is mandatory.
For information and reservations:
Tel. +41 (0)91 222 11 11 – Email: [email protected]
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
TPL Bus Lines
City Centre: Regular timetable applies (buses every 15 minutes, including public holidays)
Extra buses: Evening services on main lines will be reinforced Lines 1 and 4: All departures from Lugano Centro terminate at “Lugano, Belvedere”
Funicular Lugano–Railway Station
Service extended until 1:15 AM (2nd August)
FLP – Lugano–Ponte Tresa
Trains every 30 minutes in the evening Additional trains:
From Ponte Tresa at 00:39
From Lugano at 01:43 (arriving in Ponte Tresa at 02:09)
Monte Brè Funicular
Final departure at 11:15 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The event programme may change due to weather conditions.
Updates will be announced on radio, television and via the Lugano Region Info Office:+41 (0)58 220 65 00
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