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, live concerts with renowned Italian artists like Nomadi and Giuliano Palma, spectacular fireworks displays, and a lively street food festival. It's a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and warm community spirit of this charming Italian village.
Indulge in a delightful array of local street food specialties, offering a true taste of regional Italian flavors and traditional treats.
Join us for a week of celebration! The festivities kick off with a PREPARATION NOVENA from August 4-12, featuring daily 6:00 PM Holy Mass and novena to Maria Santissima. August 13 is dedicated to SANTA FILOMENA V.M., starting with festive bell ringing and a firecracker display at 8:00 AM, followed by a parade through the village with 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 PROCESSION OF THE DESCENT OF THE MADONNA DELLE GRAZIE at 12:00 PM, and a TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION from Roccavecchia at 7:00 PM. An official welcome with fireworks and artistic illuminations takes place at 8:30 PM, followed by a solemn Eucharistic Concelebration at 9:00 PM in Piazza S. Maria. The evening concludes with a POWER HITS concert featuring the best of 80s, 90s, and 2000s music at 10:30 PM. August 14 honors MARIA SS.MA DELLE GRAZIE, Mother and Queen of Roccavivi. The day begins with festive bell ringing and firecrackers at 8:00 AM, a parade by the 'Città di Balsorano' musical band at 8:30 AM, and Holy Masses from 8:30-11:00 AM. A procession takes place at 12:00 PM. From 5:00 PM onwards, enjoy the 3rd 'STREET FOOD FESTIVAL' in Piazza Livonia, culminating in a NOMADI IN CONCERTO performance at 10:00 PM in P.co E. De Benedictis. August 15 celebrates MARIA SS.MA ASSUNTA. Expect festive bell ringing and firecrackers at 8:00 AM, a tribute to the fallen and a parade by the acclaimed 'LA GRANDE BANDA DEL CILENTO' at 8:30 AM. Holy Masses are held from 8:30-11:00 AM, with a procession at 12:00 PM. Afternoon fun includes animation, a foam and color party at Parco E. De Benedictis at 4:30 PM. The band performs at 6:30 PM, followed by a procession to the chapel of San Rocco and the transfer of the saint's statue to the mother church at 8:45 PM. Enjoy a concert by 'LA GRANDE BANDA DEL CILENTO' at 9:15 PM. August 16 is dedicated to SAN ROCCO. The day starts with festive bell ringing and firecrackers at 8:00 AM, a parade by the 'Città di Castelliri' musical band at 8:30 AM, and Holy Masses from 8:30-11:00 AM. A procession takes place at 12:00 PM. Traditional games are held along the Corso at 4:00 PM. The grand finale features GIULIANO PALMA in concert at 10:00 PM in P.co E. De Benedictis, followed by a lottery drawing and a spectacular closing FIREWORKS DISPLAY at 12:30 AM. The celebrations conclude on August 23 with a Thanksgiving Mass at 11:00 AM, a solemn service of gratitude and supplication to the patron saints.