Patron Saint Prosper Festival
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Edition 2025 — San Prospero
San Prospero 2025
The 2025 edition of the Festival of Patron Saint San Prospero took place from November 22nd to 24th in the historic center of Reggio Emilia. The traditional "Prosperino" animated Saturday, November 22nd, and Sunday, November 23rd, in Piazza Prampolini, and only on Saturday in Piazza San Prospero, with local farmers and artisans. From November 22nd to 24th, markets colored Via Emilia Santo Stefano, Via Roma, and Via Emilia San Pietro.
On November 24th, the patron saint's day, the day began at 9 AM with the Eucharistic Celebration and the bell concert, culminating at 11 AM in the solemn Pontifical Mass by Archbishop Giacomo Morandi in the Basilica of San Prospero. Among the flavors, the "Autumn Table" by the Pro Loco of the Reggio Apennines with roasted chestnuts, chestnut cake, honey, and mulled wine, as well as gnocco fritto, chizze, and erbazzone. On Saturday, the ice skating rink "Reggio Emilia On Ice" was inaugurated at Parco del Popolo, ideally opening the Christmas season.
Where does it take place — San Prospero
Centro storico di Reggio Emilia
Piazza San Prospero, 42121 Reggio nell'Emilia
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San Prospero in brief
History of San Prospero
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