Festa di San Cono
The Festa di San Cono is the patronal feast of the village of San Cono. It takes place every year on the second Sunday of May. It is one of the most felt moments by the population, so much so that it constitutes a moment of return to their own country for numerous emigrants.
The procession of the Simulacrum of the Saint takes place on the eve of the festival, donated by inhabitants of San Cono who emigrated to Venezuela, which is carried on shoulders from the church of San Cono through the streets of the town and then to the mother church.
On Sunday, in the morning, the simulacrum of the Saint is brought from its church to the Mother Church; in the evening the vara is first placed in front of the church, where the offers of the faithful are collected, which are shouted out loud together with the names of the offerers; the people respond with the characteristic cry Viva Diu e Santu Conu. At the end of the collection, the heavy simulacrum is carried on the shoulders through the streets of the town, with its characteristic gait that is more like a run of the Saint. The procession continues throughout the night, offerings continue to be collected, prayers and songs are sung. The festival ends at midnight with the firing of fireworks.
The following Saturday and Sunday, the Octave festival, similar events to the previous week are repeated.
For several weeks the town is celebrating and alternate moments of devotion with folkloristic events: the central square and all the streets are filled with lights, the bells and the band ring in celebration, fireworks are fired, and in the main streets there is a succession of stalls
Dates and Scheduling
1 May 2025
17:00 The bells ring in celebration and cannon shots are fired.
Piazza Umberto I
19:00 Procession of the Figure of San Cono from the Church of the Holy Spirit to the Mother Church.
Followed by the Holy Mass in honor of San Cono.
Chiesa Madre
2 - 9 May 2025
18:00 Chaplet to San Cono and Pilgrimage to the Mother Church.
19:00 Rosary and Holy Mass
Chiesa Madre
8 May 2025
15:00 Concentramento VOLLEY S3 a cura di "A.S.D. SANCONITANA".
Palazzetto dello Sport
18:00 Torneo volley adulti 4vs4.
Palazzetto dello Sport
9 May 2025
17:00 The bells ring in celebration, cannon shots are fired and the local band of the "V. Longobardi" Musical Association, directed by maestro Giuseppe Randazzo, takes a tour through the streets of the town.
Piazza Umberto I
21:00 Music show “Incanto 3” a variety art show curated by Elena, Maria Teresa and Angela.
24:00 Fireworks show.
10 May 2025
08:00 The ringing of bells in celebration, the firing of cannon shots and the local band's tour of the town streets.
Piazza Umberto I
10:30 Procession of the statue of San Cono from the Spirito Santo Church to the Mother Church.
11:30 Solemn Eucharistic Concelebration presided over by Bishop Mons. Calogero Peri.
17:00 The ringing of bells in celebration, the firing of cannon shots and the local band's tour of the town streets.
18:30 Rosary and Chaplet to San Cono.
19:00 Holy Mass.
21:30 CONCERT
FRED DE PALMA
24:00 Fireworks show.
11 May 2025
08:00 The bells ring in celebration and cannon shots are fired.
09:30 Holy Mass.
Chiesa Madre
10:00 Tour of the streets of the town by the local band.
11:00 Solemn Holy Mass with the presence of Civil and Military Authorities.
13:00 Fireworks games.
17:00 Holy Mass - To follow - HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH: Translation of the Relic to the Mother Church and exit of the simulacrum of San Cono.
22:00 Prayer stop and blessing on the city.
Piazza Gramsci
24:00 "U Casteddu Focu" big fireworks show.
12 - 17 May 2025
18:30 Rosary and Chaplet to San Cono.
Chiesa Madre
19:00 Holy Mass.
13 May 2025
15:30 Football Tournament Pulcini and Esordienti
Palazzetto dello Sport
15 May 2025
17:00 Various games in the square.
Piazza Umberto I
16 May 2025
17:00 The ringing of festive bells and the firing of cannon shots.
17:30 Photographic exhibition of the San Cono in festa contest: faces and faith.
Sede Pro Loco
21:00
- Esibizione di danza a cura della "A.S.D. Aquila Ganzaria" diretta dalla Maestra Luisa Dirosa.
- Esibizione di danza a cura della scuola di ballo "Dance with me"
- Spettacolo musicale: San Cono Fest DJ a cura della "VS DJ EVENTI".
Piazza Umberto I
24:00 Fireworks show.
17 May 2025
17:00 The ringing of bells in celebration, the firing of cannon shots and the local band's tour of the town streets.
21:00 The voice tour kids 2025.
Piazza Umberto I
followed by
PAGO in concert.
24:00 Fireworks show.
18 May 2025
08:00 The bells ring in celebration and cannon shots are fired.
09:30 Holy Mass.
Chiesa Madre
10:00 Tour of the streets of the town with the local band.
10:30 Arrivo - Giro inaugurale - della nuova "A.S.D. ciclistica Avis free bike Cimia".
11:00 Solemn Holy Mass with the presence of Civil and Military Authorities.
13:00 Firework games.
17:00 Holy Mass.
Chiesa Madre
To follow:
Translation of the Relic to the Mother Church and exit of the simulacrum of San Cono.
Chiesa Spirito Santo
22:00 Stop with prayers, meditation and songs.
24:00 "U Casteddu Focu" big fireworks show.
19 May 2025
21:00 Video projection "Festa di San Cono 2025".
Awards and presentation of awards by the Celebrations Committee.
Piazza Umberto I
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