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Sicily Festivals
This is a partial list of local festivals, fairs
and costumed events.
To verify the exact dates, please contact the local
tourist board.
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Piana degli Albanesi
Piana degli Albanesi: Greek Orthodox Ritual and
Procession (Easter).
CELEBRATION of the EPIPHANY from the BYZANTINE RITE January 6
- Agrigento 135 km. south of Palermo.: ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Folk festival of song, dance, costumes, fireworks. Almond blossom festival and
international folklore festival with Valley of Temples and ancient Greek sanctuaries
as backdrops. Famous throughout Italy (First 10 days of February).
- Acireale: Traditional Carnival (February).
Christmas Crèche (December).
Trapani - "The Stations of the Cross"
- Trapani: "Stations of the Cross" Historical
Celebration and Passion Play (Good Friday).
- Adrano: Historical "La Diavolata" Passion Play
(Easter).
- Caltanisetta: "I Misteri" Costumed Celebration
(Maundy Thursday).
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- Castelbuono: Medieval Games and Tournament
(August).
- Siracusa: Historical water parade and games
(August).
National and International music prize (Middle of June).
- Messina: Historical Procession of the Giants
(August).
- Taormina: Rally of Sicilian Costumes and Carts
(April).
San Cataldo
- San Cataldo: Descent From the Cross (Good Friday).
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Palermo: Santa Rosalia Folklore Festival and
Procession (July 10 to 15).
Procession, bands, fireworks in honor of the patron saint of the city.
Fishermen's Festival (September 27).
Mediterranean Trade Fair (May).
Opera season at Teatro Massimo (December through June).
- Trecastagni: Sant'Alfio Procession of Costumes and
Carts (May).
- Catania: Feast Day of Sant'Agata (first week of
February).
San Fratello
- San Fratello: The Devils of San Fratello (Easter
Week).
List of festivals courtesy of
www.hostetler.net
(c) 1997-2008 E. Massetti
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