Saint Nicholas of Myra Patronal Feast

The 2025 edition of the Saint Nicholas of Myra Patronal Feast brought Squinzano to life from December 6th to 8th, uniting the northern Salento community around its protector. After the novena and the ancient rite of dressing the Saint, on December 6th, the Mother Church hosted the 10:30 AM Holy Mass with the blessing of the Manna of Saint Nicholas and the children, followed by the Myragiocando festival. In the afternoon, the solemn Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by the Archbishop of Lecce, Monsignor Angelo Panzetta, followed by the presentation of the ring, cross, and city keys to the Saint, with a long procession through the town streets and a performance by the Rione Castello di Carovigno flag-wavers in Piazza San Nicola.

On December 7th, the traditional Saint Nicholas Fair took place along Via Lecce and Via Brindisi, and in the evening, the concert in Piazza Plebiscito featured Brusco and Nandu Popu of Sud Sound System. On December 8th, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Eucharistic Celebration and the transfer of the statues back to the Church of San Giovanni concluded the festivities.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 — Patron Saint's Day

• 06:45 — Opening of the Mother Church and procession from the Church of San Giovanni
• 10:30 — Holy Mass with blessing of the Manna of Saint Nicholas and the children
• Following — Myragiocando: children's festival with music, street performers, circus workshops, and the arrival of Santa Claus
• 17:00 — Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided over by H.E. Monsignor Angelo Panzetta, Archbishop of Lecce, accompanied by the Santa Cecilia Polyphonic Choir
• Presentation of the ring, cross, and city keys to the Saint and solemn procession through the town streets
• Performance by the Rione Castello di Carovigno Flag-wavers in Piazza San Nicola and kissing of the relic

Sunday, December 7, 2025

• Morning — Traditional Saint Nicholas Fair (Via Lecce and Via Brindisi)
• 20:30 — Concert in Piazza Plebiscito with Brusco and Nandu Popu (Sud Sound System)

Monday, December 8, 2025 — Immaculate Conception

• 10:30 — Solemn Eucharistic Celebration in honor of the Immaculate Madonna
• Transfer of the statues of the Virgin and Saint Nicholas to the Church of San Giovanni and closing of the patron's niche