The events with music and colors for the Feast of Sant'Antonio 2020 and the lighting of the famous bonfires and cippi!
The typical feast of Sant'Antonio Abate is celebrated all over the country on 17 January 2020 and, also to Naples and Campania, there are many events that include the ignition of the famous damn. It is an auspicious bonfire that is lit in the late evening accompanied by music, shows and lots of fun.
In many municipalities in our region, as in our city, the aim is to recall good luck through the lighting of stones that ward off sickness and suffering, as Saint Anthony did by stealing fire from the Devil.
Here are all the events in Naples and Campania for the night of Sant'Antonio.
Naples and its province
Borgo di Sant'Antonio, Sant'Antonio and Forcella
Every year, in these places of Naples, a big bonfire is celebrated. In the famous Borgo di Sant'Antonio this event is celebrated in the well-known “Buvero 'e Sant'Antonio”, which takes its name from the church, and so we will try to chase away all misfortunes and ill omen.
When: night between the 16 and 17 January 2020
Saviano
Saviano is preparing to kick off his traditional Carnival and does so by anticipating the events with the celebrations for Sant'Antonio with the fucarone.
More information in our article.
Cicciano
Also this year the municipality of Cicciano celebrates with the Night of the Bonfires with an engaging tammuriata played by the great Marcello Colasurdo and other guests.
More information in our article.
bacoli
At Barc / co Cerillo di Bacoli for the first time Sant'Antonio is celebrated with a fucarazzo on the night between 17 and 18 January. The evening will also be enlivened by music and percussion.
When: 17 January at 17.30
Where: via Cerillo, 56 - Bacoli
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Somma Vesuviana
The bonfire also returns to Somma Vesuviana with the Cultural Association Zì Riccardo and the Women of Tammorra. It begins with the parade 'o pazzariello, followed by the blessing and the lighting of the fire. There will be traditional songs and dances, as well as typical dishes.
When: 17 January at 18.30
Where: via Colle - 80049 Somma Vesuviana
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Campania
Nusco
In the famous municipality in the province of Avellino, where the Night of the Bonfires takes place every year, even in 2020 the celebrations with the typical bonfires could not be missing. Among colors, music, fires and lots of magic, in the historic center of Nusco will be unforgettable nights. Traditional dishes will not be missing.
More information in our article.
Macerata Campania
In the province of Caserta, in Macerata Campania, the Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate takes place until January 17. Begun as early as January 10, it includes a program full of events, music, exhibitions, parades of floats and the lighting of the stone, of course.
