Festa Patronale SS. Pietro e Paolo di Arese

The patrons of Arese celebrate

The Patronal Festival of Saints Peter and Paul is the major event at the end of June with which Arese, a municipality in the Milanese hinterland in the Metropolitan City of Milan, celebrates its patron saints. Organized by the ProLoco (local tourism promotion association) in collaboration with the Municipality, the festival enlivens Piazza SS. Pietro e Paolo and the town center for five evenings.

Five evenings of music and tradition

The program alternates moments of entertainment, devotion, and conviviality:

• live concerts with bands and musical groups
• a religious evening with choirs and ensembles in Piazza SS. Pietro e Paolo
• food stand with traditional dishes
• traditional games such as the 'Salto dell'Oca' (Goose Jump) and the 'Pozzo dei desideri' (Well of Wishes)

The grand finale of fireworks

The festival culminates on June 29th, the feast day of Saints Peter and Paul, with the usual evening fireworks display that concludes the celebrations, astonishing residents and visitors alike. The final day also features the food stand and popular games.

A community festival

The Patronal Festival of Arese is a deeply felt event by the community, capable of uniting the religious dimension, linked to the parish and the Pastoral Community, with the popular and entertainment aspects. An opportunity to experience the town center in an atmosphere of celebration and tradition.