On the occasion of the Feast of Saints Benigno and Caro, Malcesine renews one of the most heartfelt and significant events of the year, a moment where tradition, faith, and conviviality intertwine, involving the whole community and the guests of the town.
The celebrations will begin on Saturday, July 25: at 8.00 p.m., after the solemn Vespers in honor of Saints Benigno and Caro, the traditional procession with the statues of the Patrons will take place through the streets of the historic center to the Castle. This will be followed by the Holy Mass and the blessing of the town with the relics of the Saints.
Sunday, July 26, the day of the patronal feast, the heart of the event will be the Ex Fraglia Area, in Viale Roma, where from 7.00 p.m. the food stalls featuring local specialties will open. The evening will continue at 9.00 p.m. with the concert on the Sailing Ship Circe: the group Funky Gallo will present a spectacular tribute to Zucchero. The grand finale will be at 11.00 p.m. with the traditional fireworks show over Lake Garda, one of the most awaited moments of the feast.
The celebrations will conclude on Monday, July 27 with the traditional pilgrimage to the Hermitage of Saints Benigno and Caro. At 11.00 a.m., the Holy Mass will be celebrated, followed by a moment of fellowship. In the evening, at 8.45 p.m., in the Church of Santo Stefano, a concert in honor of the Patron Saints will take place.
Three days dedicated to faith, tradition, and sharing, which every year make the Feast of Saints Benigno and Caro a special occasion for the whole community and for the visitors of Malcesine.
