Festa Patronale di Santa Maria Nascente a Grone
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Festa Patronale di Santa Maria Nascente a Grone

The 'Codèr' celebrate their patron saint on September 8th

Grone — Bergamo (016)
Dates 08 Sep — 08 Sep 2026
Location Grone (016)
Prices Free
Status

About Maria Nascente Grone

In Grone, a village in the middle Val Cavallina, province of Bergamo, Santa Maria Nascente (Saint Mary of the Nativity), the patron saint of the village, is celebrated on September 8th. The festival, prepared by a novena starting at the end of August, culminates in solemn masses and a procession with the Marian statue through the village streets, accompanied by fireworks on the eve. A deeply felt occasion for the people of Grone, known in dialect as 'Codèr'.

Grone and its Patron Saint

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 Novena, the Procession, and the Fireworks

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.

A Community Festival in Val Cavallina

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.

Maria Nascente Grone — edition 2026

In 2026, the patronal festival of Santa Maria Nascente in Grone falls on Tuesday, September 8th. As per tradition, the celebrations will be preceded by the novena at the end of August and will culminate in solemn masses and a procession with the Marian statue, accompanied by fireworks on the eve.

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.

Programme Maria Nascente Grone 2026

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:

  • End of August — Start of the preparatory novena
  • September 7th (eve), evening — Fireworks display
  • September 8th — Solemn masses and procession with the Marian statue through the village streets

Highlights Maria Nascente Grone 2026

The procession with the Marian statue and the fireworks on the eve.

Prices Maria Nascente Grone 2026

<p>Religious celebrations are free to attend.</p>

Practical information — Maria Nascente Grone

Where

Grone (BG), middle Val Cavallina. Celebrations take place in the parish church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and in the village streets.

How to get there

Grone is reachable by car from Val Cavallina, along the route between Bergamo and Lake Endine. A car is recommended.

When

September 8th, with the preparatory novena starting at the end of August and fireworks on the eve.

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Where does it take place — Maria Nascente Grone

Parrocchia della Natività di Maria Vergine

Contact Maria Nascente Grone

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+39 035 820448

Maria Nascente Grone in brief

Sacred music Pyrotechnic show Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Bergamo