Feast of Our Lady of the Visitation in Pace Del Mela
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Religious
La Feast of the Madonna della Visitation in Pace del Mela it is the most important festival of the aforementioned country and includes nine days of celebrations called Ninth.
History of the Patronal Festival in Pace del Mela
The first time the Patronal celebration in Pace del Mela it was way back in 1706.
The organization was taken care of by the Benedictines, who also managed to involve the brothers from Messina and the surrounding areas, so as to obtain a sumptuous result.
When the Feast of the Madonna della Visitazione takes place in Pace del Mela
The official day of the Feast of Our Lady of the Visitation in Pace del Mela is 2 July, but the celebrations begin as early as June 22nd.
During each of these nine days there is a different celebration, ready to honor the Patron Saint, but also to entertain all participants.
Where the Patronal Festival takes place in Pace del Mela
The patronal festival in Pace del Mela takes place in the town of the same name located in the province of Messina.
What to do during the Feast of the Madonna della Visitation in Pace del Mela
If you intend to take part in the Feast of the Madonna della Visitazione in Pace del Mela, you will be spoiled for choice regarding the choice of events, as on 22 June the simulacrum of the Virgin will be exhibited, two days later a show is planned in Piazza Visitazione, while June 25th is the time of Day of Suffering with the celebration of Holy Mass and Confirmations plus a lunch for disabled and elderly people.
La Children's Day, which is held on June 26th, in addition to the Holy Mass, includes several popular games, followed by Family and Solidarity Day the 27 June.
During the aforementioned day there is not only the Holy Mass dedicated to families, but also the fun tombola and dessert festival.
On June 28th and 29th you can attend a theater show and a theater show respectively Ninth followed by the solemn processional procession with the statue of the Patron Saint.
The following two days both an entertainment show and i Solemn Vespers (another procession), the live performance of a musical band plus the opening of an exhibition with the aim of introducing the visitor to the wonders of the area.
On July 2nd, the official day of the event, the town wakes up with cannon shots and the ringing of bells, after which a procession starts from Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione on the main streets.
The party ends with a concert plus a fireworks display.
When the crowds begin to diminish, it is advisable to explore the location, also because it offers a beautiful beach, a charming historic center with numerous shops and typical restaurants where you can taste traditional gastronomic delicacies.
How to get to the Patronal Festival in Pace del Mela
Pace del Mela is a Sicilian municipality of just over five thousand inhabitants, part of the province of Messina, from which it is, depending on the road travelled, about forty to fifty minutes by car.
It is in fact possible to pass, with theauto, both for the A20/E90 motorway and for the Strada Statale 113.
The people I want to reach the country on the train, they must instead go to the Messina Centrale train station and get off at the Pace del Mela stop.
