Patronal Feast of the Assumption and Saint Roch (Summer Fest)
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Patronal Feast of the Assumption and Saint Roch (Summer Fest)

14 Aug 2025 — 16 Aug 2025
Petrella Salto — Rieti (057)

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Edition 2025 — Assumption and Saint Roch

The 2025 edition of the Petrella Salto Summer Fest took place on August 14th, 15th, and 16th in honor of the Madonna Assunta and Saint Roch, the town's patron saint. Three days marked by the morning parade of the Lisciano band, celebrations and processions through the village streets, food stalls open from 7:00 PM, live music every night, the Pantasima dance on the 15th and 16th, and final fireworks.

Summer Fest 2025

The festivities in honor of the Madonna Assunta and Saint Roch were held in Petrella Salto on August 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2025. The religious program, faithful to tradition, included celebrations followed by processions through the village streets, accompanied from early morning by the music of the Lisciano Band.

On the secular side, there was musical entertainment in the square every evening and the opening of the food stall starting at 7:00 PM, featuring aperitifs, spritz, and traditional local dishes. On the evenings of Ferragosto and August 16th, the traditional Pantasima dance took place, featuring the large, colorful reed and paper puppet dancing among the flames. The closing evening on August 16th hosted the comedian and television personality Andrea Rivera, before the customary fireworks display that closed the festival.

Programme

August 14th: Opening of festivities, food stall from 7:00 PM, and musical entertainment. August 15th (Assumption): Morning parade of the Lisciano Band, celebration and procession, musical evening, and Pantasima dance. August 16th (Saint Roch, patron saint): Band, celebration and procession, evening with Andrea Rivera, Pantasima dance, and final fireworks display.

Highlights

Processions with the Lisciano Band; Pantasima dance on August 15th and 16th; evening with Andrea Rivera; closing fireworks display.

Prices

Free admission. Food and drinks at the stalls were for purchase.

Where does it take place — Assumption and Saint Roch

Centro storico di Petrella Salto

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Assumption and Saint Roch in brief

Sacred music Brass band Comedy Pyrotechnic show Gastronomy Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Family Outdoor Free Rieti

History of Assumption and Saint Roch

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