Patronal Feast of Saint Gaetano da Thiene

Saint Gaetano Feast 2025 in Monteparano

The 2025 edition was held from August 6th to 8th in the center of Monteparano (Taranto). On August 6th, the day opened with the rosary and evening mass, while in the afternoon, the Pro Loco organized the "Saint Gaetano Treasure Hunt" on Viale Marconi.

August 7th, the patron saint's day, featured a morning mass, the "S. Cecilia-Sgobba Città di Noci" brass band parading through the streets, the display of the statue in Piazza Castello, the solemn Eucharistic celebration with the symbolic handing over of the town keys to the saint, and the evening procession, followed by a performance by the band and the "The Joyful Chorus" gospel choir.

On August 8th, the awards for the tournaments and the treasure hunt were presented, followed by the "Ciccio Riccio Tour 2025" show and, at midnight, the grand fireworks display that closed the festivities.