It is called "Smile Under the Stars," the charity event that will take place in the historic center of Figline on Saturday, June 18. It is being organized by "Il sorriso di Enrico," the association -- set up to remember Enrico Dori, who died in October 2014 in a car accident -- that is raising funds to build a soccer field, playground and kiosk in Vaggio ( Spazio Vaggio project).
It starts at 5:30 p.m., when members of theassociation and the Flag-wavers of the Florentine boroughs and districts will compete in a game of human foosball, in Piazza Marsilio Ficino. At the same time, stands dedicated to tastings, sports, entertainment and games for young and old, in the company of entertainers and educators, will also be inaugurated. In particular, while the food stands will be located in Piazza Ficino, Piazza Serristori and along Corso Mazzini and Corso Matteotti, Piazza Serristori will be the one affected by the free lessons organized by the Incisa Sports and Culture Group (6-8:30 p.m.). Children, on the other hand, from 6 p.m. will find a real beach in Via Brunone Bianchi, which will reproduce aseaside setting complete with games and equipment (set up by Toys Chellini toys). As early as 3 p.m., there will also be games and comics in Serristori Square (by Kourosagi Comics&Games) and, from 6 p.m., entertainment and animation in Corso Mazzini. Also in Serristori Square in the evening, the Magic Gala by Fantasy illusion, magician Leo and Francesco Meraviglia will then start (9:45 pm). Meanwhile, in Corso Matteotti, children will dress as little models at a fashion show curated by Bimbo mix, Ottica flash, Biribago and Willy Wear stores (9.15 p.m.).
Space is also given to theater, with the show "Do you remember Frank Sinatra?" to be held at 8 p.m. in Ficino Square, in the company of actor Riccardo Sati. Next, the band Quelli della Mala will take the stage (9:45 p.m.), while it will be the turn of rock band Zahir to perform in Corso Mazzini (10 p.m.). The musical events will then conclude in Ficino Square, with the Live to Lip DJ starting at 11:30 pm. Over the course of the evening, businesses in the historic center will extend their opening hours, providing promotions and themed events. All stores will also set up a themed window display, and the most beautiful one will be awarded in Ficino Square at 7 p.m.
The event is sponsored by the City of Figline and Incisa Valdarno, and is organized in collaboration with Pro Loco Marsilio Ficino and with organizational support from Cassiopea Eventi and Torelli Brand.
For the full program please visit the "Henry's Smile" facebook page.
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