St. Andrew's Festival – Patron Saint of Castel Maggiore
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St. Andrew's Festival – Patron Saint of Castel Maggiore

29 Nov 2025 — 30 Nov 2025
Castel Maggiore — Bologna (237)

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Edition 2025 — St. Andrew's Festival

The 2025 edition of the St. Andrew's Festival took place on Saturday, November 29th, and Sunday, November 30th, in Castel Maggiore, organized by the Municipal Administration with the Pastoral Unit, Pro Loco, and local traders. The guiding theme was "Hope is a journey," featuring a community walk, the lighting of illuminations, a solemn Mass, and festive moments in the town center.

The St. Andrew's Festival 2025 in Castel Maggiore was held on Saturday, November 29th, and Sunday, November 30th, with the theme "Hope is a journey."

On Saturday, November 29th, the community walk started at 4:30 PM from the Castle, with prayer and bread distribution at 5:00 PM in the Church of St. Andrew, followed by the lighting of illuminations on Via Gramsci at 6:00 PM and arrival in Piazza Amendola at 6:30 PM. On Sunday, November 30th, the Solemn Mass in the Church of San Bartolomeo at 10:30 AM was followed by the polenta feast, Vespers in the Church of St. Andrew, and the concert "We are alone, but together" at the Biagi D'Antona Theatre at 9:00 PM.

Programme

Saturday, November 29th: 4:30 PM start from the Castle; 5:00 PM Church of St. Andrew, prayer and bread distribution; 6:00 PM Via Gramsci, lighting of illuminations; 6:30 PM arrival in Piazza Amendola. Sunday, November 30th: 10:30 AM Church of San Bartolomeo, Solemn Mass; 12:00 PM polenta feast; 6:00 PM Vespers in the Church of St. Andrew; 9:00 PM concert "We are alone, but together" at the Biagi D'Antona Theatre.

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