Contrade in Fiore

Contrade in Fiore: When the town dresses up in crepe paper

Contrade in Fiore is the event that brings the streets of Cepagatti, a town in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, to life every May. Launched in 2025 by the Associazione Centro Sociale Ricreativo Culturale Sant'Agata, it is a community festival where the town's neighborhoods compete with creative floral displays made entirely from crepe paper. The result is an open-air trail dotted with giant flowers, garlands, and colorful arrangements that adorn the streets, walls, and courtyards of the various districts.

A friendly rivalry between neighborhoods

The stars of the event are the neighborhoods of Santuccione, Cantò, Moncocitto, and Sant'Agata, which spend the preceding weeks preparing decorations with the help of entire families. The rivalry is the typical local village spirit, experienced with great camaraderie: each neighborhood showcases its ingenuity to amaze visitors and win the community's appreciation. It is a young tradition, yet already deeply felt, capable of bringing different generations together through shared manual work.

A stroll among the flowers

The heart of the day is the neighborhood parade: a procession that starts at the Marcantonio Sports Field and winds through the festively decorated streets, with refreshment stops in the neighborhoods along the route. The walk covers Via Santuccione, Via Cantò, Via Casanova, Via Moncocitto, and Via delle Cascate, concluding at the Centro Sociale Sant'Agata, where food stalls and social gatherings await.

Why you should attend

• An authentic, small-town event far from the usual tourist circuits.
• Spectacular crepe paper creations, the result of the residents' craftsmanship.
• An outdoor walk suitable for families and those who love discovering the lesser-known side of Abruzzo.
• The warm atmosphere of the Cepagatti community, blending tradition, hospitality, and great local food.

Contrade in Fiore is a wonderful example of how a village in the Pescara province can reinvent its collective identity, rediscovering the joy of celebrating together along its own streets.