Feast of Santa Maria della Luce, Mattinata’s patron saint

From 14 to 16 September, Mattinata celebrates Santa Maria della Luce, honoured since 1894 in thanks after the earthquakes of 1892-1894. Fireworks and church bells open the feast on the morning of the 14th, the band parades through the streets and Corso Matino is decked with light arches. On the last day the painting of the Madonna is carried in procession, and late-night fireworks close the feast.