Patron saint festival In 282 days
Saint James, patron of the land of the Vesuvius National Park
📅 Every year, on 25 July; the faithful believe Saint James chases evils away from Pollena with his staff
Pollena Trocchia celebrates Saint James on 25 July and the days immediately before and after, with a fireworks competition; according to the faithful, the saint chases evils away from the town with his staff. Also dear to residents is Saint Blaise, protector against throat ailments, celebrated on 3 February with the distribution of traditional taralli.
