The 'Codèr' celebrate their patron saint on September 8th
In the heart of the middle Val Cavallina, in the Province of Bergamo, the Municipality of Grone dedicates its patronal festival to Santa Maria Nascente, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on September 8th. The village's parish church is named after the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. The inhabitants of Grone are called 'Codèr' in dialect, and the identity of the entire community is bound to the festival of their patron saint.
The celebrations are not confined to a single day: the festival begins at the end of August with the start of the preparatory novena. The eve is marked by an evening fireworks display, while the day of the solemnity, September 8th, is punctuated by masses and the procession with the Marian statue through the village streets. It is the most intense moment of the year for the Codèr, who thus renew an ancient devotion.
The festival of Santa Maria Nascente is also an occasion for gathering for Grone and the neighboring villages of Val Cavallina, combining religious moments with community initiatives. In recent years, the festival has also provided the setting for the inauguration of projects and paths for the benefit of the community, a sign of a vibrant and engaged populace.
The 2026 edition of Grone's patronal festival is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th, the day of the Nativity of Mary. The festival follows the established pattern: preparatory novena from the end of August, fireworks display on the eve, solemn masses, and a procession with the Marian statue through the village streets.
The detailed program will be announced by the parish of Grone in the weeks prior.
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the parish of Grone. Based on recent editions, the celebrations are structured as follows:
The procession with the Marian statue and the fireworks on the eve.
Grone (BG), middle Val Cavallina. Celebrations take place in the parish church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and in the village streets.
Grone is reachable by car from Val Cavallina, along the route between Bergamo and Lake Endine. A car is recommended.
September 8th, with the preparatory novena starting at the end of August and fireworks on the eve.
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