Saint Joseph Patronal Feast - Procession of the Fascine and Bonfire (Zjarr i Madh)

2025 Edition

The 2025 edition opened on Monday, March 17, in the Principe district with the "Waiting for the Bonfire" evening, featuring folk theater, songs, and traditional dances. Tuesday, March 18, the eve of the feast, began with mass and the blessing of Saint Joseph's bread in Piazza Milite Ignoto; from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM, the thirteen-course tables were set up with a photographic exhibition, while at 3:00 PM, the evocative Procession of the Fascine departed from Via Regina Margherita, with carts pulled by horses and tractors. Around 9:00 PM, the great bonfire was lit with fireworks and folk songs.

Wednesday, March 19, the saint's day, featured the solemn celebration at 11:00 AM and, at noon, the blessing of the «mattre». In the afternoon, the gala procession took place, and in the evening, band concerts in the square and the pyromusical show in the Principe district. On Saturday, March 22, with the thanksgiving mass, the statue of Saint Joseph was processed back to the Saint Joseph Institute.