San Gregorio Magno Patronal Feast

The 2025 San Gregorio Magno Patronal Feast opened on August 26 with Holy Mass and the solemn enthronement of the patron saint's statue, accompanied by the firing of dark shots and the "Franco Erario" band, marking the start of the seven-day preparation.

The core of the festivities was concentrated in the first days of September: on September 2, the Pontifical Mass presided over by the Bishop of Oria featured the presentation of the "San Gregorio Magno 2025" Award, followed in the evening by a grand concert by the "Franco Erario" and "Vincenzo Tripaldi" bands and concerts in Piazza Garibaldi. On September 3, the day of the solemnity, the traditional procession through the historic center took place, culminating in the evening with a grand concert and a fireworks display. On September 4, the Salento Flavors Festival concluded the festivities with tastings and music, in a historic center illuminated by spectacular light displays.

August 26 — Enthronement

6:30 PM: Holy Mass and solemn enthronement of the San Gregorio Magno statue, firing of dark shots, and musical accompaniment by the "Franco Erario" band. Start of the seven-day preparation.

September 2 — Pontifical Mass and concerts

• Pontifical Mass presided over by the Bishop of Oria with the presentation of the "San Gregorio Magno 2025" Award.
• Evening: Grand concert by the "Franco Erario" and "Vincenzo Tripaldi" bands in the bandstand.
• In Piazza Garibaldi: Concert by the 883 cover band and the pizzica group "Pizzicarò".

September 3 — Solemnity and fireworks

• Morning brass band parade and solemn liturgies.
• Solemn procession through the historic center.
• Grand brass band concert in Piazza Garibaldi.
• 11:30 PM: Fireworks display by UPM of Ceglie Messapica.

September 4 — Salento Flavors Festival

• Return of the statue to the chapel.
• Salento Flavors Festival with tastings of typical dishes and Primitivo di Manduria.
• "Nostalgia '90" concert.