6 events with verified sources in Emilia-Romagna, in calendar order.
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📅 Every year, on 4 October
On 4 October Bologna celebrates Saint Petronius, patron of the city and namesake of the basilica on Piazza Maggiore. Beside him the city venerates a second: Caterina de' Vigri, whom Bolognese call simply "the Saint".
📅 Every year, on 14 October
On 14 October Rimini celebrates Saint Gaudentius, its patron: an autumn date, when the beach umbrellas are down and the city belongs to its own people again.
📅 Every year, on 13 January
On 13 January Parma celebrates Saint Hilary of Poitiers, its patron, and the scarpetta appears in the pastry shops: a little boot-shaped cake eaten only on that day.
📅 Every year, on 31 January
On 31 January Modena opens its patron's tomb: in the cathedral crypt the sarcophagus is uncovered and the remains of Saint Geminianus, in bishop's vestments, are shown to the faithful. Outside, the fair is on.
📅 Every year, on 23 April
23 April is the day of Saint George, patron of Ferrara and titular of the cathedral. The palio that bears his name is painted in the Hall of the Months at Palazzo Schifanoia, with Borso d'Este watching the race.
📅 Every year, on 23 July; the Madonna Greca on the Sunday after Easter
Ravenna has two patrons and two dates: Saint Apollinaris, the city's first bishop, on 23 July; the Madonna Greca on the Sunday after Easter.
