Bersaglieri - pride and joy of Italy's army parade through Udine

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The Bersaglieri, always on the run!.

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The parade's about to start!.

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The Bersaglieri at attention.

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Not so old Bersaglieri never die...

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Sounds of a marching band.

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"Reflections" of a marching band.

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Young and old came out to support the Bersaglieri, Italy's pride and joy!.

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And on motorcycles too!.

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The veterans "take the stage".

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Riding by on old bicycles as well.

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Under the watchful eye of Udine's castle.

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The Bersaglieri, always on the run, and at any age too!.

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The brass band moves the crowd.

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The Bersaglieri, always loyal to their nation and to their people.

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Proudly waving the Italian flag in front of the public.

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No one wants to miss the Bersaglieri!.

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The marching band goes by with pride.

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And old Bersaglieri never dies...

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Bersaglieri ride by on their old yet sturdy bikes.

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Proudly on the run, always!.

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The pride and joy of Italy's region, Friuli Venezia Giulia and their Bersaglieri unit.

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They came in all shapes and sizes, including beards too!.

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On the bikes, even under the pouring rain.

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The Bersaglieri in the hearts of many, many Italians.

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Always proud to be a Bersagliere, no matter where and no matter with what means too.

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A parade of the legendary “Bersaglieri”, the special motorized unit of the Italian army that was formed in 1836, and eventually became the Royal Italian Army, which took place under rainy conditions, failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the troops.

The city of Udine proudly hosted the parade of the legendary “Bersaglieri”, the special motorized unit of the Italian army that was formed way back in 1836. One of their most famous characteristics it that they’re one of the few military marching bands around that actually play brass instruments while running or riding a bicycle (indeed no easy feat to do). Their other most famous trait is that their helmets are adorned with long black rooster feathers.

The Udine event saw “Bersaglieri” from all walks of life and ages too with some former members well into their 70s (and also 80s) marching through the center of the town!