Saint Anthony Abbot Festival and Velletri Polenta Festival

Saint Anthony Abbot 2025 in Velletri

In 2025, the festival organized by the University of Muleteers and Carters took place on January 18th and 19th according to the established ritual: blessing of the new banner and parade of knights in the morning, musical group performances and awards in the square, followed by the public auction of the banner, which was awarded to Matteo Pucci for 2,800 euros. On Sunday afternoon, the historical re-enactment of the Ring Joust on Via Martiri delle Fosse Ardeatine awarded the 49th Remo Strillozzi Trophy to Gianmarco Zaccagnini; Flavia Corsetti received the XI Marcella Maggiore Trophy for the best harness. The tenth Polenta and 'Zampitti' Festival, open from 11 AM to 8 PM on both days, accompanied the festivities with traditional dishes, the distribution of Velletri donuts, wine, and favata in Piazza San Francesco, and the solemn closing mass.