Saint Lawrence Festival

Saint Lawrence, patron saint of Capizzone

Capizzone, a small municipality in the Imagna Valley, in the province of Bergamo, celebrates its patron saint Saint Lawrence on August 10th, the day of the liturgical commemoration of the martyred saint. The date coincides with the famous night of the shooting stars, which popular tradition links to the name of Saint Lawrence: a special atmosphere, suspended between devotion and summer magic.

The Patronal Feast

The heart of the feast is religious: the solemn mass, usually celebrated at 6:00 PM in the oratory, followed by the procession that winds through the village. This is the moment when the community of Capizzone gathers around its patron saint, renewing an ancient bond between the village and its saint.

• Solemn mass in the oratory
• Procession through the village streets
• Fireworks display
• Refreshments and moments of conviviality

In the Heart of the Imagna Valley

The Saint Lawrence Festival takes place in one of the most picturesque areas of Bergamo, the Imagna Valley, a land of mountains, farming traditions, and intimate villages. Celebrating the patron saint here also means immersing oneself in a charming alpine landscape, far from mass tourism, in the height of summer. The festival is part of the rich calendar of fairs and events that liven up the Imagna Valley and the nearby Brembana Valley during the Saint Lawrence period.

Why it's worth a visit

For those seeking the authenticity of mountain patronal feasts, the Saint Lawrence Festival in Capizzone is an ideal opportunity: the procession, the fireworks display on the night of the shooting stars, and the intimate community atmosphere tell the story of the Italy of small villages that continue to live their traditions.