Name: Saint John the Baptist, patron of the Night of the Witches
Start: 2027-06-24
Location: San Giovanni in Marignano

Patron saint festival In 58 days

Saint Lucy, patron of the ancient winter solstice fair

📅 Every year, on 13 December, with the ancient Saint Lucy Fair opening the Christmas season

San Giovanni in Marignano celebrates Saint Lucy on 13 December; the other patron, Saint John the Baptist, is celebrated on 24 June. The Antica Fiera di Santa Lucia recalls traditions linked to the winter solstice, the celebration of the saint patron of sight, and the town's farming vocation, always known for wheat production.

Patron saint festival In 251 days

Saint John the Baptist, patron of the Night of the Witches

📅 Every year, on 24 June, with the Night of the Witches from the summer solstice to the patronal feast

San Giovanni in Marignano celebrates Saint John the Baptist on 24 June; the other patron, Saint Lucy, is celebrated on 13 December. Through the streets of the historic centre, from the summer solstice on 21 June to the patronal feast, the Night of the Witches is held, recalling popular traditions and the rites of Saint John's Eve.