Sagra di San Lorenzo

A historic festival of the Alto Milanese

The Sagra di San Lorenzo is one of the longest-running and most beloved festivals in the Alto Milanese region: it takes place in the San Lorenzo hamlet of Parabiago, in the province of Milan, and boasts over fifty years of history. For about ten days, between early and mid-September, the hamlet transforms into a large festival space that attracts visitors from all over the surrounding area.

Running, dancing, dining

The festival traditionally opens with the Cur...Sagra, a non-competitive footrace with 5 km and 10 km routes and an 800-meter baby race for the little ones. The evenings continue with live music, bands and orchestras, group dances, and community events, such as wedding anniversary celebrations and inter-neighborhood football tournaments. The kitchen serves typical festival dishes and rotating specialties each evening, from Mexican beans to seafood pasta, with reservations via QR code for dining in or takeaway.

Middle Ages, vintage, and fireworks

Among the most anticipated moments are the medieval day, with flag-wavers, jugglers, musicians, and fire-eaters animating the hamlet, and the vintage market. There are also exhibitions of vintage Vespas with elegance contests, magic shows, and fireworks that light up both weekends of the festival.

A festival made by volunteers

Behind the Sagra di San Lorenzo is the work of about 120 volunteers who, starting in January, prepare every detail of the event. It is this community spirit that makes the festival an authentic event, capable of uniting different generations and preserving the identity of the hamlet and Parabiago.