The city of Udine has welcomed the Italian Infantrymen at the presence of civil, military and religious authorities.

The parade started from viale Trieste where a covered stage was installed and where the message from the President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, was read.

The long and moving parade passed through the streets of the city centre and stopped in Piazza Iº Maggio marching in front of the covered VIP stand which was decorated in red and blue, the colours of Infantry.