Niantic has announced an exclusive event for Trainers in France and Italy from July 2nd, 2021 to August 8th, 2021 where players can receive sponsored friendship packs.

Italy - We want to celebrate our Trainer Family with a Special Regional Event

Trainers, For the past five years, Pokémon GO has been bringing the world of Pokémon to you, no matter where you are. Today we're excited to announce the launch of a special commercial to celebrate "The Family of Trainers" in Italy. Meeting up with friends and family again after being separated for so long is always an exciting experience. Rediscover Pokémon GO together with them as you explore your surroundings.

On the occasion of this event, we're pleased to announce that from July 2 to August 8, Italian Trainers can enjoy the following in-game bonuses exclusively:

• You will receive sponsored friendship packs thanks to a hot air balloon
• You can take advantage of a free offer in the shop
• In the first half of July, in the skies of selected Italian cities, you will be able to admire a real hot air balloon.

Have you ever dreamed of flying in a hot air balloon? We have just the thing for you! With this tutorial you will be able to build your own paper hot air balloon!

Thank you all for being part of the Pokémon GO community! When playing Pokémon GO, remember to pay attention to your surroundings and follow the rules dictated by your local health authorities. Scheduled events may be subject to change.

Let's celebrate the rediscovery of the world with the Trainers in France

For five years, Pokémon GO has been a revolutionary game that has brought the world of Pokémon to life in your neighborhood, no matter where you live. Today, we're excited to launch a special advertisement that celebrates the discovery of France. "Discovery is everywhere!" Rediscover the world of Pokémon GO with your friends and family today! Explore the world with them!

To support this event, exclusive in-game bonuses will be available to trainers in France. From July 2 to August 8, players in France will be able to discover the following bonuses

• A new type of balloon will bring you sponsored gifts
• A lot of free items will be waiting for the Trainers in the store

In addition to these bonuses, a real hot air balloon will appear in some cities in France during the first half of July.

Have you always dreamed of taking a ride in a hot air balloon? We have what you need! With this tutorial, you will be able to build a paper balloon!

Thank you for being part of the Pokémon GO community!

Sources: https://pokemongolive.com/post/familyoftrainers/?hl=it and https://pokemongolive.com/post/discoveryiseverywhen/?hl=fr,