Waiting for Santa Lucia

Santa Lucia, a living tradition

Waiting for Santa Lucia is the pre-Christmas event in Castelleone, a municipality in the Province of Cremona. In much of eastern Lombardy and the Cremona area, Santa Lucia is the figure who, on the night between December 12th and 13th, brings gifts to children: an ancient and still deeply felt tradition, which this event celebrates by animating the town center.

A market in the heart of the town

Organized by the Pro Loco of Castelleone, the market enlivens Via Roma, Via Garibaldi, Piazza del Comune, and Piazza Torre Isso, as well as the charming courtyard 'l'Isola Sonante' of Palazzo Brunenghi. The stalls offer artisan products, gift ideas, and specialties, in a route that winds through the historic center illuminated for the holidays.

Shows and atmosphere

The day is marked by shows for children, the sound of bagpipers accompanying the Christmas atmosphere, and musical moments with DJ sets. It is a festival designed primarily for families, transforming the wait for Santa Lucia into an afternoon and evening of shared magic.

A Castelleone December classic

A recurring event on the calendar, Waiting for Santa Lucia has become a classic of December in Castelleone. For those visiting the Cremona area during the Christmas season, it is an opportunity to experience an authentic local tradition, far from the major tourist circuits, in the historic center of a town that still preserves the charm of the Santa Lucia festival.