Festa di San Giorgio (Feast of St. George) is a spectacular religious and cultural festival held each May in Ragusa Ibla, Sicily, honoring the town’s patron saint. Centered around the magnificent Baroque Cathedral of San Giorgio, the celebration features solemn processions, vibrant fireworks, and joyful music and dance that fill the winding streets of the old town. The highlight is the grand procession of the saint’s statue, carried through the illuminated streets amid cheers and confetti, blending devotion with celebration. Rich in faith, community spirit, and Sicilian tradition, the Feast of St. George is one of southern Italy’s most heartfelt and visually stunning patronal festivals.

DATES & TIMES
• Dates: Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Official site.
• Annual pattern: Liturgical feast on 23 April; main external celebrations traditionally on the last Sunday of May over a three‑day weekend — see City page and City tourism.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; follow the evolving Programme and City tourism pages.

LOCATION
• Venue: Duomo di San Giorgio and the streets of Ragusa Ibla — overview on the Official site.
• Map: Duomo di San Giorgio, Ragusa — Open in Google Maps.
• Getting there: Visitor information and event updates are posted by the City and tourism office; check City of Ragusa and City tourism.

TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free entry: Public processions and piazza events are free to attend (see 2024 City listing for reference) — City page.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Highlights: Processions with the statue and the Holy Ark, the “Ballata del Santo”, fireworks and videomapping in recent editions — see City tourism.
• Parish updates: The organising parish posts detailed schedules and notices each year — follow the Parish page.

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