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Festival Patronale in Casoli Italy

While we were in Casoli, Italy we were able to attend the Festival Patronale in Casoli, Italy. This 2-3 day Festa Patronale honours two local saints of the Casoli region, featuring, of course the best in food and wine, local costumes, music and dance. This festival takes place every year October the 7th-8th 

Festival Patronale in Casoli, Italy

The streets were filled with people of all ages in beautiful handmade costumes. Everyone had big smiles on their faces and just seemed full of joy. You could tell that this is something that everyone loves to participate in and that it is such a huge tradition for them.

women in parade at Festival Patronale in Casoli, Italy

The costumes were so vibrant and most of the women wore pretty aprons and carried some of their food items in baskets. The Italian’s are such beautiful people especially the children. Just look at this little baby girl in her darling dress and red cap and her siblings walking along side of their mom.

Children in parade at the Festival Patronale in Casoli, Italy

So many unique floats passed us by displaying their traditional breads, pastries, meats and cheeses. I was blown away at all the food! It was so interesting to see how they displayed their food items beautifully wrapped and hung on wooden display stands. After the parade is over they sample and sell their delicious food items.

Man standing on float at the Festival Patronale in Casoli, Italy

The spectators lining the street were warm and very friendly to us. This cute older Italian man all dressed up in his suit came up and shook my hubby’s hand. He started to speak to him in Italian and luckily our friend Bimbi speaks fluent Italian and was able to translate for us.

Look at this cute pink car called an ape (ap-pay) that was in the parade. It’s part truck and part Vespa and it is actually made by Vespa. I think I need one! haha. It was so picturesque looking up and seeing people out on their balconies and enjoying the festival.

Pink ape float at the  Festival Patronale in Casoli, Italy

just look at this amazing tractor float filled to the brim with all kinds of delicious breads!

Pictured below is what everyone woman would imagine all Italian men to look like. The sunglasses, white shirt and pants with a dark jacket and a neatly folded handkerchief in his pocket with that look in his face! Am I right ladies?? hehehe

This cute man must have been the honorary mayor of the parade. I loved his huge sombrero with what looked like a sheriff badge on it. Look at his heavy socks and slipper like shoes. He went around greeting people on the sides of the street, he just seemed like a happy jolly man.

Ape car in Casoli Italy

We were lucky enough to have a front row seat during the parade sitting in an outdoor cafe.

Casoli Italy sidewalk cafe

As we sat and watched the parade we enjoyed some hot chocolate. As non coffee drinkers we really enjoy the hot chocolate. It is like nothing you have ever experienced in the United States. It is so thick its’s like drinking chocolate pudding. We crave it even now!

Italian hot chocolate. It is like pudding

While at the outdoor cafe one must have a cannoli or maybe two 😁 They are so rich and delicious!

Casoli Italy cannoli's

This is what the streets of the Festival Patronale in Casoli Italy looks like at night…all lit up. Amazing don’t you think??

Casoli Italy festival lights

Just spectacular! If you have never been to Casoli, Italy you must go and see this festival!

Casoli Italy festal

Learn more about Casoli Italy in my other posts here and here and if you missed my post about how we came to own a 220 year old Palace in Casoli you can read about it here.

In my next post about Casoli I will be sharing more about the food and the homemade pasta cooking lesson we had from a famous chef in area! It was a dream come true for me!

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  1. ROSE says

    September 14, 2020 at 11:32 am

    THIS LOOKS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOULD CERTAINLY LOVE TO VISIT!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      September 14, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      Thank you Rose! It is such a gorgeous place! I can’t wait to go back as soon as they start letting us travel again! Thanks so much for stopping by!
      Karin

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  2. Jeanne says

    June 23, 2020 at 9:15 pm

    Totally looks like a place to visit at the time of this parade. Thanks for the photos! Travel dreams…

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    • Karins Kottage says

      June 23, 2020 at 9:54 pm

      Jeanne,
      It really is the perfect time to visit Casoli. The leaves starting to change, a little cooler temps and this amazing festival! It was such a incredible site to see! Come and join us! 🙂
      Karin

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  3. Edmee says

    June 17, 2020 at 5:15 am

    Hi Karin

    There is nothing better than the love of travelling, and an open minded attitude. This is the only way one can appreciate what other cultures have to offer. About the chocolate, I know exactly what you are talking about; once you taste it, you are hooked for life. Thanks for sharing such an interesting post.

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