Patronal Feast of Saint Mary of the Nativity in Grone
The 'Codèr' celebrate their patron saint on September 8th
About Mary of the Nativity Grone
Grone and its Patron Saint
In the heart of the middle Val Cavallina, in the Province of Bergamo, the Municipality of Grone dedicates its patronal feast to Saint Mary of the Nativity, also known as the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on September 8th. The town's parish church is dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. The inhabitants of Grone are called 'Codèr' in dialect, and the identity of the entire community is bound to the feast of their patron saint.
The Novena, the Procession, and the Fireworks
The celebrations are not confined to a single day: the feast begins at the end of August with the start of the preparatory novena. The eve is marked by an evening fireworks display, while the day of the solemnity, September 8th, is punctuated by masses and the procession with the Marian statue through the town's streets. It is the most intense moment of the year for the Codèr, who thus renew an ancient devotion.
A Community Feast in Val Cavallina
The feast of Saint Mary of the Nativity is also an occasion for gathering for Grone and the neighboring towns of Val Cavallina, combining religious moments with community initiatives. In recent years, the feast has also provided a backdrop for the inauguration of projects and paths benefiting the community, a sign of a vibrant and engaged community.
Mary of the Nativity Grone — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Grone's patronal feast is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th, the day of the Nativity of Mary. The feast follows the established pattern: preparatory novena from the end of August, fireworks display on the eve, solemn masses, and a procession with the Marian statue through the town's streets.
The detailed program will be announced by the parish of Grone in the weeks prior.
Programme Mary of the Nativity Grone 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the parish of Grone. Based on recent editions, the celebrations are structured as follows:
- End of August — Start of the preparatory novena
- September 7th (eve), evening — Fireworks display
- September 8th — Solemn masses and procession with the Marian statue through the town's streets
Highlights Mary of the Nativity Grone 2026
The procession with the Marian statue and the fireworks on the eve.
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Practical information — Mary of the Nativity Grone
Where
Grone (BG), middle Val Cavallina. The celebrations take place in the parish church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and in the streets of the town.
How to get there
Grone is reachable by car from Val Cavallina, along the route between Bergamo and Lake Endine. A car is recommended.
When
September 8th, with the preparatory novena from the end of August and fireworks on the eve.
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Where does it take place — Mary of the Nativity Grone
Parrocchia della Natività di Maria Vergine