Festival of Saint Flavian

Saint Flavian, Patron Saint of Pralboino

In Pralboino, a municipality in the province of Brescia in the heart of the Bassa Bresciana region, the patronal festival of Saint Flavian is the most anticipated event of the autumn. Traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday of October, the festival intertwines religious devotion with a lively village celebration that draws visitors from all over the Brescia plain.

The Religious Heart

The most solemn moment is the Mass in the Minor Basilica of Pralboino. Each year, the relics of Saint Flavian are placed on a specially decorated float adorned with flowers and carried in procession through the town streets: an ancient and participatory rite that gives identity to the community.

Rides, Tractors, and Street Artists

Alongside the religious part, the festival offers a rich and popular program: rides and attractions, stalls for hobbyists and exhibitors, street artists, workshops for children, and among the most characteristic events, the exhibition of vintage and modern agricultural vehicles—a tribute to the region's agricultural vocation. There is also an art exhibition featuring works by Maestro Pietro Bozzoni and his students.

Flavors of the Bassa

Food stands complete the celebration with traditional Brescian dishes. The Festival of Saint Flavian is part of the events that tell the identity of the Bassa Bresciana, in Lombardy, through traditions, flavors, and a sense of community. A festival that well represents the link between faith, land, and celebration in the villages of the plain.