"U fistìnu", A huge float known as the “Carro” carrying the statue of the patron Saint paraded through the town, Torchlight processions, fireworks, music bands and performances turn Palermo into an open air theater for one week.

This popular celebration features many pagan rituals dating back to the worship of the goddess of earth and fertility, Demeter; also linked to the celebration of the summer solstice. On the walls, balconies and on the streets are spread out the colorful “pizzare”: typical carpets weaved with the old pedal loom using fabri cut outs.

Traditional festival with sweets and typical products made with strawberry.

Kyte festival in San Vito lo Capo. Street artists and stand with typical products.

A magnificent carpet of flowers is laid along Via Nicolaci, in the baroque core of Noto. The festival features performances, shows, music and dance events. https://www.infioratadinoto.it/

Agriculture, food and fun festival.

Held at the Ippodromo del Mediterraneo horse racetrack.

Food festival, cultural events, art & music, street shows and local crafts exhibits.

Food festival highlighting the nutritional and therapeutic properties of local artichokes. The festival is a celebration of this local specialty cooked in various ways.

The “Misteri”, wooden sculptures representing the Passion of Christ, are carried around during the festival by members of the city’s guilds. They date back to the 17th and 18th century. One of the island’s most famous religious events staged on Good Friday.