by InTrieste
The Municipality of Trieste has announced plans for a grand public celebration to ring in the New Year with a music and fireworks display in the iconic Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia. The festivities, scheduled for the evening of December 31, 2024, will include traffic and parking restrictions to ensure public safety and smooth operations.
The measures, enacted under Ordinance No. 1263-24, will affect key areas of the city starting as early as December 27. Residents and visitors are advised to plan accordingly as the city transforms its heart into a festive gathering space.
Parking Restrictions
From 12:00 AM on Friday, December 27, 2024, to 12:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, a no-parking and no-stopping zone will be in effect for all vehicles in Via Dell’Orologio, specifically in the loading and unloading area adjacent to the Palazzo della Regione.
Additionally, from 7:00 AM on Monday, December 30, 2024, to 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, parking restrictions will extend to:
- The entirety of Via Della Muda Vecchia (both sides).
- Largo Dei Granatieri, encompassing the first six parking spaces, including three linear spots, after the pedestrian crossing near the intersection with Piazza Piccola (on the side of Largo Granatieri opposite civic number 2).
Vehicles parked in violation of these restrictions will be removed by authorities.
Road Closures
On the evening of the main event, from 8:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, to 2:00 AM on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, vehicular traffic will be prohibited along the Rive in both directions. The affected stretches include:
- Riva Del Mandracchio
- Riva Caduti Per l’Italianità
- Riva Tre Novembre, between the intersection with Via Mercato Vecchio and Piazza Nicolò Tommaseo.
Pedestrian Access
To accommodate the event’s security protocols, pedestrian access to Piazza dell’Unità d’Italia will be restricted from 8:00 PM on December 31, 2024, until the completion of post-event cleanup operations. Entry will only be allowed through monitored access points located at:
- Via Dell’Orologio
- Passo Fonda Savio
- Along the Rive at Riva Del Mandracchio and Riva Caduti Per l’Italianità.
A Grand Finale to 2024
The city’s plans promise a spectacular end to 2024, celebrating with music, pyrotechnics, and the community spirit Trieste is known for. With these measures in place, officials aim to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all.
For updates on the festivities and detailed maps of the affected areas, visit the Municipality of Trieste’s official website or contact local authorities.
