Sagra di Santa Giustina e Palio dei Carri Biblici Fiorati

A tradition blooming for over half a century

The Sagra di Santa Giustina with the Palio dei Carri Biblici Fiorati is the defining event of Bellusco, in the province of Monza and Brianza. Born in 1955, it celebrates the patron saint, Saint Giustina (on the second Sunday of September) and features extraordinary biblical-themed floats created by the village's districts.

The districts and their floats

The districts of Bellusco — Bergamo, Dante and Camuzzago, Castello, Garibaldi and San Martino, Cantone and San Nazzaro — have their roots in the ancient 'Corti', the rural settlements on which the village was formed. Each year, they compete in building flower-covered floats up to four metres high, true 'beasts' that require months of work. A jury evaluates the setup, the illuminated effect, and adherence to the biblical theme, declaring the winning district.

Day and night parades

The highlight is the parade of the floats through the streets of the town centre, accompanied by musical bands. The 'night parade', with illuminated floats winding through the village, is particularly evocative. The programme also includes the patronal Holy Mass, a funfair, and a fireworks display.

Bellusco and the Brianza region

Bellusco, a small municipality in Brianza, transforms into an open-air stage for the festival. The Palio di Santa Giustina is one of the most spectacular traditional folk events in the province of Monza and Brianza, successfully blending faith, floral art, and inter-district competitive spirit.