The American singer Mariah Carey, a featured performer, took the stage at San Siro stadium, a century-old landmark in Milan, opening with “Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu,” better known as “Volare.” Other featured performers will be Andrea Bocelli and the Italian rapper Ghali.

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For the first time in history, two cauldrons were lit in different locations: Arco della Pace in Milan and Piazza Dibona in Cortina.