Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista

The Patronal Festival of San Giovanni Battista in Cesano Boscone

In the municipality of Cesano Boscone, on the outskirts of Milan (Province of Milan, Lombardy), the Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista is the event of the year: a long-standing tradition that has enlivened the city's September calendar for over forty years. Promoted by the Parish of San Giovanni Battista with the support of the Municipality and numerous local sponsors, the festival is distinguished by its duration—about two weeks—and the breadth of its program, which combines religious dimension with a cultural and musical offering of great scope.

Faith and Tradition

The religious heart of the festival remains the devotion to the patron saint. The celebrations include solemn masses, prayer moments, and processions with the statue of the Madonna that cross the different neighborhoods of the city, marking the Sundays of the festival. The concluding Mass, accompanied by a gospel choir, seals two weeks of intense popular participation.

The Cesano Jazz Festival and Music

Among the highlights of the secular program is the Cesano Jazz Festival, with its quality ensembles and musical evenings. Alongside jazz, the festival offers tribute concerts (from ABBA to Lucio Battisti), comedy shows, and musical moments for all tastes, transforming the city's squares and spaces into widespread stages.

Culture, Families, and Fun

The program is enriched by exhibitions held at Villa Marazzi, book presentations, round tables, and theatrical performances. For the little ones, there are workshops, storytelling, treasure hunts in Parco Pertini, circus, and magic shows. Traditional stalls and craft markets complete the festive atmosphere. The grand finale is entrusted to the fireworks display at Parco Sandro Pertini, the most anticipated moment of the entire event.