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Formal Opening

Name: Formal Opening
Start: 2026-10-17T03:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-17T04:30:00.000Z
Location: Verrocchi Stage — Carlton Gardens & Lygon Street

Sat, 17 Oct, 2:30 pm · Verrocchi Stage · 60 min

Join us at the Verrocchi Stage for the official opening of the Italian Festa & Expo. The ceremony will feature the Australian and Italian national anthems, performed by opera singer Rebecca Gulinello, followed by addresses from government and institutional representatives as we formally welcome everyone and declare the event open.