Patronal Feast of Saint Anne
The patron saint of the lake and the procession on the waters of Pusiano
About Saint Anne in Bosisio
A Patron Saint Overlooking the Lake
In the municipality of Bosisio Parini, in the province of Lecco, the patronal feast of Saint Anne is the most cherished event of the summer. Saint Anne and Saint Joachim are the patron saints of the town, celebrated around July 26th, the saint's liturgical day. However, the celebrations extend over two weeks, transforming the shores of Lake Pusiano into a meeting place for the community.
Between Faith and Conviviality
The festival is organized by the Parish of Bosisio Parini along with local associations and volunteers. Alongside religious moments – evening preparatory masses and solemn masses on the patronal weekend – there are evening football tournaments, refreshment stands serving typical dishes, dancing evenings with live music and DJs, and the traditional tombola with a lottery draw.
The Procession on the Water
The most evocative moment is the procession of Saint Anne's statue on Lake Pusiano: the saint crosses the water on a boat, accompanied by the faithful and the band, starting from Pusiano to return to Bosisio. This tradition was introduced in 2000 by Don Giuseppe Farioli and is repeated every year, accompanied by the Band of San Fermo of Cesana Brianza and the presence of civil protection and the local Croce Verde (Green Cross).
A Village Summer
Between the blessing of grandparents and grandchildren, community lunches, and musical evenings, the feast of Saint Anne tells the story of the identity of Bosisio Parini, a small town in the Lecco Brianza region overlooking one of the most picturesque lakes in the area, straddling the provinces of Lecco and Como.
Saint Anne in Bosisio — edition 2026
In 2026, Bosisio Parini will again celebrate Saint Anne and Saint Joachim, its patron saints. The festival will follow the established pattern of previous years: evenings of food and tournaments in the first half of July, evening preparatory masses, solemn masses, and processions on the patronal weekend. The traditional procession of Saint Anne's statue by boat on Lake Pusiano, the symbol of the festival since 2000, is confirmed.
Programme Saint Anne in Bosisio 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the parish in the weeks leading up to the festival. The structure, consolidated over the years, includes:
- First half of July: evening football tournaments (8:30 PM) and refreshment service (from 7:00 PM) with typical dishes
- Patronal week: evening preparatory masses (8:00 PM) and musical evenings
- Saturday of the patronal feast: solemn mass (10:00 AM), blessing of grandparents and grandchildren (4:00 PM), procession on the lake (6:45 PM)
- Sunday: solemn mass (10:00 AM), community lunch, procession on the lake and through the village streets (6:45 PM), tombola with lottery draw (9:30 PM)
Definitive dates and times will be announced by the parish and local channels.
Highlights Saint Anne in Bosisio 2026
The procession of Saint Anne's statue by boat on Lake Pusiano, accompanied by the Band of San Fermo, is the most anticipated and defining moment of the festival.
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Practical information — Saint Anne in Bosisio
How to get there
Bosisio Parini is located on Lake Pusiano, in the province of Lecco. By car, it can be reached from the SS36 (exit towards Brianza) or the SP639. Bosisio-Parini train station is on the Milan-Molteno-Lecco line.
Admission
Religious events and the procession are free and open to all. Refreshments and evening events are organized by the parish.
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Where does it take place — Saint Anne in Bosisio
Lago di Pusiano e centro di Bosisio Parini