San Genesio Festival - Children's Festival

San Genesio Festival 2025

The 2025 Children's Festival of Casciana Terme was held from August 21st to 25th, organized by the Municipality of Casciana Terme Lari together with the Pro Loco of Casciana Terme. Five days full of events dedicated to children and families.

The program kicked off on Thursday, August 21st, with an opening cycling race, followed by games for children and street artist performances. Among the most appreciated moments were the hot air balloon flight, the puppet show, and themed entertainment. On Sunday, August 24th, the Grand Chamberlain ceremony took place with the handing over of the city keys to the children, accompanied by a comic book contest and a tombola. On Monday, August 25th, the feast day of Saint Genesius, the festival closed with Holy Mass celebrated by the Bishop, prize games, live music, and the final launch of the hot air balloon and balloons.

Thursday, August 21

• Opening cycling race

Friday, August 22

• Games for children
• Street artist performances

Saturday, August 23

• Hot air balloon flight
• Puppet show
• Themed entertainment

Sunday, August 24

• Grand Chamberlain Ceremony: handing over of the city keys to children
• Comic book contest with awards
• Tombola with prizes

Monday, August 25 (Feast of Saint Genesius)

• Holy Mass with the Bishop
• Prize games
• Launch of the hot air balloon and balloons
• Final awards and live music