Patronal Feast of Saint George the Martyr and the Chariot Race (Carrese)
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Patronal Feast of Saint George the Martyr and the Chariot Race (Carrese)

21 Apr 2025 — 23 Apr 2025
Chieuti — Foggia (071)

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Edition 2025 — Chieuti Carrese

The 2025 edition of the Chieuti Chariot Race took place on April 23, the day of Saint George the Martyr. The Giovanissimi chariot, the 'biancocelesti', triumphed with drivers Domenico Pecorelli and Raffaello Ianziti, who overtook the Cittadella after the Tuppetto stretch, securing a decisive lead. The winners had the honor of carrying the saint's statue in the procession before a crowd estimated at thousands of people.

2025 Edition

The 2025 Carrese of Chieuti reached its climax on Wednesday, April 23, the day of the patron saint Saint George the Martyr. The four chariots competed: Collefinocchio San Vito, Collefinocchio Vaccareccia, Cittadella, and Giovanissimi. After the dawn Eucharistic Celebration for drivers and riders and the 11:00 AM draw, the chariots faced off along the four-kilometer course.

The Giovanissimi chariot, the 'biancocelesti', triumphed after changing pace following the stretch known as Tuppetto, overtaking the Cittadella. The winning drivers, Domenico Pecorelli and Raffaello Ianziti, had the honor of carrying the effigy of Saint George in the procession of the municipality of Chieuti, in the province of Foggia.

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