In Guardia Parade 2009

Pageantry and Processions - 04/01/2009 to 27/12/2009

The IN GUARDIA PARADE is a historical re-enactment that portrays an authentic historical event set in the late 16th – early 17th century. The re-enactment depicts the inspection of the fort and its garrison by the Grand Bailiff of the Order of the Knights of St. John who was in charge of military affairs. During the re-enactment the fort's garrison (some 70 characters in all) is dressed in its best uniforms to demonstrate its military prowess. The show starts at 11:00hrs and lasts some 40 minutes.

Admission to In Guardia: Tickets at the gate. Group tickets are also available at a reduced price from the Malta Tourism Authority, at 229, Auberge D’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta (tel: 356 22915136).

Admission to In Guardia and Alarme:

Tickets at the Gate:                 Adults : Euros 5
                                             Children   (6 – 12 years) Euros 2
                                             Students  Euros 3

Group tickets are also available at a reduced price if bought in advance from the Malta Tourism Authority, Auberge D’Italie, 229 Merchants Street, Valletta (tel: 356 22915136 email : martin.morana@visitmalta.com).

Re-enactments Schedule at Fort St. Elmo 2009

4th January    

1st, 22nd  February

1st 8th , 22nd, 29th, March         

5th,  19th  26th April  

10th, 24th, 31st,  May   
   
14th  21st , 28th,  June  

5th, 12th July

27th  September

4th, 11th, 25th  October  

1st, 8th,  November

27th December

The re-enactments are held according to schedule as above. However, in case of inclement weather or else due to some unforeseen circumstance the event may be cancelled without undue notice.  When in doubt it is best to contact the Tourist Information Office at City Gate Valletta on tel: 356 21237747