Valletta Storika, to be held tomorrow, marks the third week of this year’s edition of BOV Streets Alive. As the name suggests, visitors to Valletta tomorrow will be invited to experience the rich history that is characteristic of Malta’s Capital City.

The programme of events, that will be concentrated around Republic Street, includes a re-enactment of wartime Malta coupled with a display of military vehicles from World War II.

Suggestive war tunes like Colonel Bogey, Glenn Miller’s Swing the Mood as well as Elgar’s Land of Hope and Glory will be played by the Armed Forces of Malta Band.

Concurrently, the Malta Police Precision Drill Team will be giving a performance in a 21-man formation, all selected from the various sections of the force. Under the command of Inspector Stephen Mallia, the team will give a 10-minute performance using the (1941) 133 cm long Lee Enfield .303 inch MK. 4 rifles, complete with fixed bayonet. Team work and concentration are a must, as the team members have to memorise more than 200 risky rifle movements with spike-type fixed bayonets, involving the tossing of rifles in the air high over their heads.

A concert by Paul Abela’s nine-piece band will bring the evening to a close. Being held at the evocative ruins of the Royal Opera House, the concert will feature popular pre-war tunes such as Lili Marlene and We will meet again. To round off a perfect evening, Paul Abela’s musical repertoire will also feature a number of old Neapolitan songs. The concert starts at 9pm and admission is free of charge.

No BOV Streets Alive evening would be complete without the characteristic guided tours around the city, karozzin rides and themed treasure hunts.

The events start at 7pm.