September 11, 2026 – September 14, 2026 · Cesano di Roma (RM)
The 518th Festa del Santissimo Crocifisso in Cesano di Roma offers a rich program of religious events, traditional games, and spectacular shows. Visitors can witness the exciting Palio dei Rioni, enjoy musical evenings, and participate in a lottery, all culminating in a dazzling fireworks display. Food stalls will be available to delight your taste buds with local specialties.
Indulge in a variety of traditional Italian street food and local delicacies available at the food stalls throughout the festival. While there isn't a specific menu provided, you can expect authentic flavors and regional specialties that are a hallmark of Italian sagre.
Join us for the Festa del Santissimo Crocifisso with a packed schedule of events: 📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026 📍 Chiesa San Sebastiano ⏰ 10:30 AM: Holy Mass ⏰ 11:30 AM: Blessing of the Palio, Players, and Participants 📅 Friday, September 11, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM: Eucharistic Adoration and Holy Rosary ⏰ 6:00 PM: Reopening Ceremony of Chiesa S. Nicola with Bishop Gianrico Ruzza ⏰ 7:00 PM: Palio Handover Ceremony and Blessing for the start of the Rioni Games ⏰ 7:00 PM: Women's Games for the Palio dei Rioni (Egg Race and Women's Tug-of-War) ⏰ 9:00 PM: Miss Reginetta del Palio Contest 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 ⏰ 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Greasy Pole (Palo della cuccagna) / Iron Race (Corsa al Ferro) / Barrel Race (ages 15-17) ⏰ 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Rolling Race (Corsa dei Rotoloni) / Tractor Skill Course (📍 via Guido Miotto, in front of civic number 71) ⏰ 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Games and music in Piazza Centro Anziani with Marcellino ⏰ 5:20 PM: Holy Rosary ⏰ 6:00 PM: Holy Mass 📍 Chiesa San Giovanni ⏰ 7:00 PM: Conference with Don Morotti 📍 Chiesa San Nicola ⏰ 9:00 PM: 🎵 Musical Performance by "Pamela Scarponi" 📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM: Laying of the Laurel Wreath at the War Memorial ⏰ 11:30 AM: Holy Mass 📍 Piazza Caraffa ⏰ 3:00 PM: Medieval Historical Parade departs from Piazzale della chiesa San Sebastiano (Piazza A.Basso), accompanied by the Flag-wavers and Drummers of Marino. ⏰ 5:00 PM: Arrival at Piazza Francesco Caraffa (Borgo) ⏰ 7:00 PM: Flag-wavers show by lo Scudo di Lepanto di Marino in the Piazza ⏰ 9:00 PM: Finals of the Palio dei Rioni games (Pasta Eating Contest / Tug-of-War) ⏰ 9:00 PM: 🎵 MUSICAL EVENING with "CANTINA BAND" ⏰ 11:00 PM: Lottery Drawing ⏰ 11:30 PM: Fireworks Display 📅 Monday, September 14, 2026 📍 Chiesa San Giovanni ⏰ 6:00 PM: Holy Mass and Procession accompanied by the Castel Giuliano band