Feast of San Nicolò
Pozza celebrates St Nicholas, the patron saint of the village, with a parade, concerts, raffle and shows at the events pavilion
In Val di Fassa, the arrival of St Nicholas is an event dear to all children, especially in Pozza, where, on 6 December, a beautiful festival is organised to celebrate the patron saint of the village. Tradition has it that St Nicholas is accompanied by angels and surrounded by "Krampus", the devils, who make children and grown-ups alike scramble.
Programme:
- 10.30 a.m. - Parade by the local band "Mùsega de Poza" from the little church of St Nicholas to the parish church of Pozza
- 11.00 a.m. - St. Nicholas Mass in the church of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice
- 12.30 p.m. - Lunch open to all
- 3.30 p.m. - "A Christmas to warm up", musical narration by and with Manuela Chiaffi
- 4.30 p.m. - Nutella-Party in cooperation with the "Bambi" ONLUS child association
- 5 p.m. - Saint Nicholas arrives with gifts for all the children, followed by a raffle with rich prizes
- 6 p.m. - Concert by the local band "Mùsega de Poza"
- 7.30 p.m. - Dinner, followed by an evening in the company of the "Spritz Band"
All events are organised at the events pavilion in Pozza.