Christmas in Rocca di Papa (markets and the Comet Star at the Fortress)

Christmas in Rocca di Papa 2025

The Christmas calendar of the Municipality of Rocca di Papa, promoted with the Pro Loco and local associations, took place from December 7 to 21, 2025. The opening days for the Christmas markets and food stalls in Piazza della Repubblica were December 8, 19, 20, and 21, starting at 11 AM.

On December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the program began early in the morning with athletes departing for Rome for the Holy Father's Angelus and the blessing of the torch; in the afternoon, there was entertainment for children with rides, magicians, face painting, puppet theater, and Santa's House. In the evening, the highly anticipated lighting of the Comet Star on the Medieval Fortress took place, accompanied by polenta, mulled wine, Christmas sweets, and traditional carols.