Solemn celebrations in honour of Saint Michael the Archangel: sea procession and fireworks

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
9:30 AM: Arrival and parade through the town by the “AURORA - City of PANZA” Musical Band. 10:00 AM: Solemn Holy Mass in the Parish Church.
11:00 AM: PROCESSION TO THE SQUARE, where the statue of Saint Michael the Archangel will remain on display for the veneration of the faithful. A Diana (morning fireworks display) will salute the final day of the Feast.
12:00 PM: Boat tour by the Musical Band towards Punta Chiarito and along Maronti Beach.
6:00 PM: Celebration of the Solemn Holy Mass in the square, presided over by our Bishop, Mons. Carlo Villano. Liturgical hymns by the Choir of the Parish of Saint Leonard Abbot, conducted by Maestro Nicola Lauro.
7:00 PM: PROCESSION BY SEA: boarding at the fishermen’s pier and proceeding along the coast to Punta Chiarito, then to Punta Maronti and back.
9:30 PM: Landing “Sotto la Torre” and torchlight procession to the square, followed by the return to the church.
10:00 PM: Symphonic lyrical concert in the square by the “AURORA - City of PANZA” Musical Band, conducted by Maestro Nicola Lauro, featuring international solo opera singers and the INARIME Choir.
11:30 PM: Musical fireworks display concluding the solemn celebrations, presented by “Pirotecnica Santa Chiara FIREWORKS” of Ascoli Piceno.