Patronal Festival of Saint John the Beheaded
The patronal feast of Borgo San Giovanni, between religious tradition, rides, and village festival
About Festival of Saint John the Beheaded
The Patron Saint's Festival
The Patronal Festival of Saint John the Beheaded is the patronal feast of Borgo San Giovanni, a Municipality in the Province of Lodi. The patron saint, Saint John the Beheaded, is celebrated on the first Sunday of September, in an event that intertwines religious tradition, fun, and sociality.
Between Church, Rides, and the Square
The festival combines religious celebrations in honor of the patron saint with the village festival: in Piazza Bettino Craxi, the rides and funfair are set up, while the town center comes alive with stands, stalls, and entertainment. Every year in August, the Municipality publishes the official program, accompanied by traffic regulations for the streets affected by the festival, such as Via Lodi Vecchio and Via Garibaldi.
A Lodi Tradition
Annually, the Festival of Saint John the Beheaded represents the main gathering moment for the community of Borgo San Giovanni, capable of attracting even neighboring towns. It is the festival that closes the Lodi summer, between faith, tradition, and fun for all ages.
Festival of Saint John the Beheaded — edition 2026
The 2026 Patronal Festival of Saint John the Beheaded in Borgo San Giovanni maintains its traditional placement on the first Sunday of September.
The festival combines religious celebrations in honor of the patron saint with the popular aspect, featuring rides and a funfair in Piazza Bettino Craxi, stands, and entertainment in the town center. The official program is published by the Municipality in August, along with traffic regulations for the streets affected by the festival.
Programme Festival of Saint John the Beheaded 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be published by the Municipality of Borgo San Giovanni in August. Based on the traditional structure, the following are planned:
- Religious celebrations in honor of Saint John the Beheaded
- Rides and funfair in Piazza Bettino Craxi
- Stands, stalls, and entertainment in the town center
- Traffic changes in the streets affected by the festival
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Practical information — Festival of Saint John the Beheaded
When
Traditionally the first Sunday of September (around September 6, 2026), with events on the following days.
Where
Piazza Bettino Craxi and the center of Borgo San Giovanni (LO).
Admission
Free. Rides and funfair are paid. Traffic changes are in effect during the festival.
How to get there
Borgo San Giovanni is located a few kilometers from Lodi, reachable by car from the provincial roads of the Lodi plains.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Saint John the Beheaded
Piazza Bettino Craxi e centro del paese
Piazza Bettino Craxi, 26851 Borgo San Giovanni