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, of the fort’s garrison – some 55 re-enactors in all – are kitted-out in their uniforms to perform their military drill to demonstrate to the Grand Bailiff its state of readiness. The show begins at 11.00 a.m. and lasts 40 minutes.
Admission tickets:
Adults €7
Children (6 – 12 years) and Young Adults (up to 18 years: €3
The re-enactments are held according to schedule as above. However, in case of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstance the event may be cancelled without prior notice.
When in doubt it is best to contact the Tourist Information at Centre at Auberge D’ Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta on tel: (+00356) 2291 5440 / 1 / 2.