Madonna della Neve Historical Pageant
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Madonna della Neve Historical Pageant

03 Aug 2025 — 05 Aug 2025
Copertino — Lecce (075)

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Edition 2025 — Madonna della Neve Historical Pageant

The 48th edition of the Madonna della Neve Historical Pageant took place in Copertino from August 3 to 5, 2025. Three days of festivities combined devotion and re-enactment: the Solemn Mass in the Basilica Pontificia Sancta Maria ad Nives, the Palio with medieval games between the five city districts, and, on August 5th, the grand historical pageant departing from the Angevin Castle with over 150 costumed figures, flag-wavers, archers, musicians, and knights along the streets of the Salento town.

2025 Edition: the 48th re-enactment

From August 3 to 5, 2025, Copertino hosted the 48th edition of the Madonna della Neve Historical Pageant. The program opened on August 3rd with the Mass in the Basilica Sancta Maria ad Nives and the Palio della Madonna della Neve in the historic center, continuing on August 4th with races, archery on the church square, and tests of strength in the squares between the districts of Cittadella, Casole, Mollone, Cigliano, and Cambrò.

The highlight arrived on August 5th with the grand historical pageant departing from the Angevin Castle: over 150 figures in medieval costume, flag-wavers, archers, musicians, street performers, and horses paraded along the streets of Copertino, confirming the event as one of the defining appointments of the Salento summer in Puglia.

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Castello Angioino e centro storico

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Sacred music Street arts Equestrian show Heritage History Medieval Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Lecce

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