Festa Patronale di San Rocco
Palata celebrates San Rocco around Ferragosto
About San Rocco
San Rocco, patron saint of Palata
Every August 16th, the village of Palata, in the province of Campobasso, pays homage to San Rocco, venerated as the town's co-patron saint. The festival is one of the most important events of the Molise summer and is concentrated in the days around Ferragosto, when the town comes alive with faithful, tourists, and locals returning for the occasion.
Between procession and popular festival
The central moment of the celebrations is the procession of the wooden statue of San Rocco, carried through the streets of the historic center amidst the devotion of the community. Alongside the religious dimension, for decades, civil celebrations with food stalls and dancing evenings have taken place, enlivening the town's spaces and extending the festival into the warm August nights.
Palata in Basso Molise
Nestled in the hills of Basso Molise not far from the Adriatic coast, Palata preserves a compact historic center and still-vivid popular traditions. The San Rocco festival is the ideal opportunity to discover this corner of the province of Campobasso and experience the authentic atmosphere of a Molise village festival.
San Rocco — edition 2026
On August 16, 2026, Palata renews its devotion to San Rocco. The day includes liturgical celebrations and the procession of the saint's wooden statue through the streets of the historic center. Around Ferragosto, civil celebrations with food stalls and dancing evenings will liven up the town.
Programme San Rocco 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 festivities will be announced by the Municipality of Palata and the parish in the weeks preceding the event. The traditional structure of the festival includes:
- August 16 — Holy Masses and procession of the wooden statue of San Rocco through the town's streets
- Days around Ferragosto — Civil celebrations with food stalls and dancing evenings
Highlights San Rocco 2026
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Practical information — San Rocco
How to get there
Palata can be reached by car from the SS647 Fondo Valle del Biferno and from the provincial roads of Basso Molise. The nearest train station is Termoli, on the Adriatic line, from which you can continue by car.
When
The patronal festival is celebrated on August 16th, with civil celebrations concentrated in the days around Ferragosto. For the updated program, it is advisable to contact the Municipality of Palata or the parish.
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Where does it take place — San Rocco
Centro storico di Palata