Saint Cross Festival

Saint Cross, patron saint of Monticelli Pavese

In the Bassa pavese, a land of fields and farmhouses along the Po River, the village of Monticelli Pavese, in the Province of Pavia, celebrates its patron saint Saint Cross on the first Sunday of May. The patronal feast marks the arrival of spring and brings the community together around its religious and popular traditions.

The procession with the relic

The heart of the festival is the procession with the relic of the Holy Cross, a solemn event that winds through the town's streets and involves the entire community. The religious dimension marks the day, in a celebration deeply felt by the inhabitants of Monticelli Pavese.

Charity raffle, cycling, and games

Alongside the procession, the festival offers numerous events: the charity raffle at the Oratory, the "Amici di Marco" cycling tour, a snack for everyone, and games for children. A program that combines faith with conviviality, transforming the patronal feast into an occasion for families and visitors to gather.

A community celebration

Organized by the Municipality and the parish of Monticelli Pavese, the Sagra di Santa Croce is the moment when the town of the Bassa pavese comes together around its identity. With free admission, the festival preserves the traditions of a rural community that values participation and conviviality, in the heart of Pavia's spring.