Ischia.it english

San Vito

Forio from 14/06 to 17/06
San Vito is the patron saint of Forio. The festival is characterized by two moments that form a single heart. The traditional cultural homage to the patron saint of the faithful in a variety of traditional religious and traditional fair in the center and along the marina, enriched by a series of concerts and moments bands. The celebrations have 14-17 June. On June 14th we celebrate the Masses, in the evening, in the square of San Vito there you have the historical representation of the traditional life of the patron saint and its link with the town. On June 15th , the day of St. Vitus, Masses were celebrated in the time and in the morning a band running through the streets. In the afternoon, the statue is carried in procession through the streets of Forio and the port at about 18:00 the first fireworks show. On June 16th in the afternoon, the saint is carried in procession by sea with the commemoration of the fallen with the participation of ANMI and fishermen association "San Vito" of Forio. Benediction and then return to the town hall square in a new gig. The conclusion of the festivities is marked by a well-known and expected performance of spectacular fireworks, which start at about 0:30. On feast days the country is visited by thousands of tourists and curious citizens crossing the lighted streets and quaint markets stalls.