August 4, 2026 – August 23, 2026 · Roccavivi
Roccavivi celebrates its patron saints with solemn festivities dedicated to S. Filomena, Maria SS.ma delle Grazie, Madonna Assunta, and San Rocco. This vibrant event features religious processions, concerts with renowned Italian artists like Nomadi and Giuliano Palma, spectacular fireworks displays, and a lively street food festival. It's a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the town's rich traditions and warm community spirit.
Indulge in a delightful street food festival, offering a variety of local specialties and traditional Italian treats, perfect for experiencing authentic regional flavors.
Join us for a week of celebration! From August 4-12, prepare for the festivities with a daily Novena, including Holy Mass and novena to Maria Santissima at 6:00 PM. August 13: SANTA FILOMENA V.M. kicks off with festive bell ringing and fireworks at 8:00 AM, followed by a parade through town by the 'Città di Isola del Liri' musical band. Holy Masses are held from 8:00-11:00 AM. Highlights include a wreath-laying ceremony for peace at 9:30 AM, the 'DISCESA DELLA MADONNA DELLE GRAZIE' procession at 12:00 PM, and a torchlight procession from Roccavecchia at 7:00 PM. The evening culminates with a welcome fireworks show and artistic illuminations at 8:30 PM, a solemn Eucharistic Concelebration at 9:00 PM, and a POWER HITS concert featuring 80s/90s/2000s hits at 10:30 PM. August 14: MARIA SS.MA DELLE GRAZIE, Mother and Queen of Roccavivi, begins with bell ringing and fireworks at 8:00 AM, and a parade by the 'Città di Balsorano' musical band at 8:30 AM. Holy Masses are from 8:30-11:00 AM, followed by a procession at 12:00 PM. From 5:00 PM, enjoy the 3rd 'STREET FOOD FESTIVAL' in Piazza Livonia, leading up to a NOMADI IN CONCERTO at P.co E. De Benedictis at 10:00 PM. August 15: MARIA SS.MA ASSUNTA features bell ringing and fireworks at 8:00 AM, a tribute to the fallen and a parade by the 'LA GRANDE BANDA DEL CILENTO' at 8:30 AM. Holy Masses are from 8:30-11:00 AM, with a procession at 12:00 PM. The afternoon includes entertainment, a foam and color party at Parco E. De Benedictis at 4:30 PM, and a band performance at 6:30 PM. A procession to the chapel of San Rocco and the transfer of the saint's statue takes place at 8:45 PM, followed by a concert by 'LA GRANDE BANDA DEL CILENTO' at 9:15 PM. August 16: SAN ROCCO starts with bell ringing and fireworks at 8:00 AM, and a parade by the 'Città di Castelliri' musical band at 8:30 AM. Holy Masses are from 8:30-11:00 AM, with a procession at 12:00 PM. Enjoy traditional games along the Corso at 4:00 PM. The evening concludes with a GIULIANO PALMA concert at P.co E. De Benedictis at 10:00 PM, followed by a lottery drawing and a grand closing fireworks display at 12:30 AM. August 23: A solemn Thanksgiving Mass and supplication to the patron saints will be held at 11:00 AM.