Festa di San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo, patron saint of Capizzone

Capizzone, a small municipality in Valle Imagna, in the province of Bergamo, celebrates its patron saint San Lorenzo on August 10th, the day of the liturgical feast of the martyred saint. The date coincides with the famous night of shooting stars, which popular tradition links precisely to the name of San Lorenzo: a special atmosphere, suspended between devotion and summer magic.

The patronal festival

The heart of the festival is religious: the solemn mass, usually celebrated at 6:00 PM at the oratory, followed by the procession that winds through the village. It is the moment when the community of Capizzone gathers around its patron saint, renewing an ancient bond between the village and its saint.

• Solemn mass at the oratory
• Procession through the village streets
• Fireworks display
• Refreshments and moments of conviviality

In the heart of Valle Imagna

The Festa di San Lorenzo takes place in one of the most picturesque areas of Bergamo, Valle Imagna, a land of mountains, peasant traditions, and secluded villages. Celebrating the patron saint here also means immersing oneself in a fascinating alpine landscape, far from mass tourism, in the height of summer. The festival is part of the rich calendar of sagre (local festivals) and events that liven up Valle Imagna and the nearby Valle Brembana during the San Lorenzo period.

Why it's worth a visit

For those seeking the authenticity of mountain patronal festivals, the Festa di San Lorenzo in Capizzone is an ideal opportunity: the procession, the fireworks display on the night of the shooting stars, and the intimate atmosphere of the community tell the story of Italy's small villages that continue to live their traditions.