Patronal Feast of Saint Roch
The patronal feast of Canegrate, between the solemnity of the Assumption and Saint Roch
About Feast of Saint Roch
The patronal feast of Canegrate
The Feast of Saint Roch is the patronal feast of Canegrate, a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Milan in the Alto Milanese area, along the Olona river. The celebrations focus in August around two close anniversaries: The Assumption of Mary, on August 15, and Saint Roch, on August 16.
Religion and community
The feast intertwines the religious dimension - the celebrations in honor of the Virgin Assunta and Saint Roch, among the most venerated saints in Lombard popular tradition - with the civil and community dimension. It is an event that, in the height of summer, brings the town together and renews its identity.
Saint Roch in popular tradition
Saint Roch, invoked as a protector against epidemics, is the patron saint of numerous localities in northern Italy, and his feast day on August 16 has for centuries been one of the most heartfelt events of popular devotion. In Canegrate, his anniversary, combined with the solemnity of the Assumption, marks the heart of the town's summer. For those who know the Alto Milanese area, the patronal feast is an opportunity to discover the town's character.
Feast of Saint Roch — edition 2026
Also for 2026, Canegrate celebrates its patronal feast in August, around the close anniversaries of the Assumption of Mary and Saint Roch. The religious celebrations and community moments are detailed by the parish and the Municipality of Canegrate in the weeks leading up to the feast.
Programme Feast of Saint Roch 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the parish and the Municipality of Canegrate. The patronal feast, with free admission, traditionally includes celebrations in honor of the Assumption of Mary (August 15) and Saint Roch (August 16), accompanied by the civil and community events of the town.
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Practical information — Feast of Saint Roch
Where
Center of Canegrate (Metropolitan City of Milan), with celebrations in the town's churches.
How to get there
Canegrate is served by the train station on the Milan-Saronno-Novara line. By car, from the SS33 del Sempione and the A8 motorway.
Admission
Free admission.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Roch
Centro di Canegrate
Canegrate, 20010 Canegrate