San Lócca Day: A 12-Year Journey and 10 Editions
The San Lócca Day is an event conceived and organized by the Succede solo a Bologna association. It was established in 2013 with the specific goal of promoting, supporting, and funding the restoration of the Portico of San Luca. The latest edition took place in 2025, the year that marked the final completion and inauguration of the restoration works on the portico.
Over twelve years of history and ten editions, the street leading from Meloncello to the Sanctuary has transformed into an open-air stage for socialization, culture, and solidarity.
Attendance Year by Year
Over time, thousands of citizens, tourists, and enthusiasts have walked up the portico to support the restoration. Below is the official historical record of the participants who walked by our side:
2014 (1st Edition): 72,776 participants
2015 (2nd Edition): 77,119 participants
2016 (3rd Edition): 83,459 participants
2017 (4th Edition): 84,751 participants
2018 (5th Edition): 86,882 participants
2019 (6th Edition): 94,312 participants
2020-2021: Closed due to COVID
2022 (7th Edition): 97,134 participants
2023 (8th Edition): 95,769 participants
2024 (9th Edition): 102,303 participants
2025 (10th Edition): 110,798 participants
Our Big “Thank You”
The Succede solo a Bologna wishes to express its deepest gratitude to everyone who took part in this event:
To All Participants:
Thank you to every single person who walked even just one meter of the climb. Your enthusiasm, your smiles, and your donations were the true driving force behind this local heritage initiative.
To the Guests of Honor
Thank you to the artists, musicians, athletes, and ambassadors who brought the editions to life. With your art and your time, you turned a simple walk into a magnificent celebration of Bolognese culture.
To the Stallholders and Creatives
Thank you to the hundreds of exhibitors, artisans, and food stalls that brought color to the street. You provided visitors with excellent food and wine, creative crafts, and unique entertainment moments along every kilometer of the route.
To the Partner Institutions and Associations
Thank you to the local institutions and the commercial and sports associations. You agreed to work side-by-side with us, believing firmly since the very first day in 2013 in the value of protecting our beloved historic porticoes.