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The IN GUARDIA PARADE is a re-enactment that portrays an authentic event that took place regularly inside Malta’s major fortifications of the Order of St. John. The re-enactment portrays the inspection of the fort and its garrison by the Grand Bailiff of the Order of the Knights of St. John in charge of military affairs. During the re-enactment, the soldiers and knights of the fort’s garrison - some 50 re-enactors - are kitted-out in their uniforms to perform a military drill, demonstrating to the Grand Bailiff the garrison’s state of readiness. The show begins at 11.00 a.m. and lasts 40 minutes.
Re-enactments scheduled at Fort St. Elmo, Valletta in 2018:
February 2018 - 11, 18, 25
March 2018 - 4, 11, 18, 25
April 2018 - 8, 15, 22, 29
May 2018 - 6, 13, 20, 27
June 2018 - 3, 10, 17, 24 (at Grand Masters Palace)
July 2018 - 1, 8 (at Grand Masters Palace)
October 2018 - 7, 14, 21, 28
November 2018 - 4, 11, 18, 15
December 2018 - 30
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Admission tickets: Adults : Euros 7 Children (6 – 12 years) & Students : Euros 3
The re-enactments are held according to schedule as above. However, in case of inclement weather or else due to unforeseen circumstance the event may be cancelled without prior notice. When in doubt it is best to contact the Tourist Information Office at Auberge D’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta on tel: 00356 22915440 1 / 2
This re-enactment takes place at Fort St. Elmo, Valletta. However, in the months of June and July the shows are shifted to the Grand Master’s Palace. Please refer to the online events calendar for more information.
The In Guardia Parade is organised by the MALTA TOURISM AUTHORITY. For further information please write to info@visitmalta.com.