From 14 to 17 May 2026, Grado will host the 25th International Firefighters’ Gathering. Programme:
Tuesday 12 May
13:00 – 18:00 at the Palacongressi
Opening of the finish line checkpoint, participant registration, presentation of awards and certificates.
All day: Organised cultural, historical and food and wine tours of locations in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.
Wednesday 13 May
09:00 – 19:00 at the Palacongressi
Opening of the finish line checkpoint, participant registration, presentation of awards and certificates.
All day: Organised cultural, historical and food and wine tours of locations in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.
Thursday 14 May
09:00 – 20:00 at the Palacongressi
Opening of the finish line checkpoint, participant registration, presentation of awards and certificates.
All day Organised cultural, historical and food and wine tours of locations in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
From 12:00 | Palacongressi, Opening of static exhibitions of historic and modern vehicles, photographic exhibitions and Fire Brigade insignia (open daily).
10:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 18:00 | Area in front of Pompieropoli beach for children and young people.
18:00 | In front of the Town Hall, Official ceremony with the presentation of the IFSO flag and greetings from the authorities.
12:00 – 00:00 | Marquee: Entertainment and dancing.
Friday 15 May
09:00 – 20:00 at the Palacongressi
Opening of the finish line checkpoint, participant registration, presentation of awards and certificates.
All day: Organised cultural, historical and food and wine tours of the FVG region.
10:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 18:00 | Area in front of Pompieropoli beach.
From 10:00 Fire service competitions.
10:00 | Conference Centre, Conference: “Inclusive rescue and the consequences of climate change”.
15:00 Conference Centre, Conference: Fire, health and life.
12:00 – 00:00 | Marquee: Entertainment and dancing.
Saturday 16 May
09:00 – 12:00 at the Palacongressi
Opening of the finish line checkpoint, participant registration, presentation of awards and certificates.
08:30 – 14:00, Sightseeing tour of approximately 90 km in vintage vehicles: Grado – Aquileia – Palmanova – Cormons (stop) – Capriva del Friuli – Gradisca d’Isonzo, with a visit to the Redipuglia Memorial.
10:00 – 12:00 Area in front of Pompieropoli beach.
15:00 Parade of groups in historical uniform, marching bands and vintage vehicles in the centre of Grado.
12:00 – 00:00 Marquee, entertainment and dancing.
Sunday 17 May
10:00 am: Holy Mass will be held at the Basilica of Saint Euphemia.
11:00 am: Flag-lowering ceremony, addresses by the authorities and the handover to the host city of the 26th International Gathering.
Info: info@grado2026.it
Telephone: +39 340 45 75 221
Website: https://grado2026.it/
Organised by: IFSO International Committee
and the Municipality of Grado
