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 Saint Nicholas is an event dear to all children, especially in Pozza, where the patron saint of the village is celebrated with a special festival on 6 December. Tradition has it that Saint Nicholas arrives accompanied by angels and surrounded by Krampus, dark-faced devils with long horns and noisy bells, who make the little ones tremble... but not only them.
Programme:
- 10 a.m. - Parade by the local band "Mùsega de Poza" from the little church of St Nicholas to the parish church of Pozza
- 10.30 a.m. - St. Nicholas Mass in the church of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice
- 12.30 p.m. - Lunch open to all
- 3.30 p.m. - Juggling show by the "Circensema" group
- 4.30 p.m. - Snack 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 "Alpen Boys"
All events are organised at the events pavilion in Pozza.
