Festivals in Marsala
Marsala, Sicily
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Festivals in Marsala is a year-round programme of civic and religious celebrations held in the historic centre of Marsala, Sicily. The calendar includes the St. Thomas of Villanova procession in September, the Easter Week rites, and the August wine festival at Piazza della Repubblica. Each event is rooted in local tradition and draws residents and visitors to the city's baroque churches and seafront piazzas.
What to expect
- The St. Thomas of Villanova procession on 18 September carries a silver reliquary through Via Garibaldi, followed by a fireworks display over the lagoon at 10 pm.
- Easter Week features the 'Incontro' ceremony on Good Friday, where two statue groups meet in Piazza Loggia at noon, accompanied by a brass band.
- The August wine festival offers free tastings of 12 local DOC Marsala wines at stalls set along Via XI Maggio, from 6 pm to midnight.
- Each festival includes a dedicated mass or blessing at a specific church, such as the Chiesa del Purgatorio for the Easter rites, open to all attendees.
- The events suit families and cultural travellers, with most processions lasting 60 to 90 minutes and accessible seating available on church steps and café terraces.
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