Festa
della Madonna delle Grazie

The last week of August in Colle the Madonna delle Grazie is celebrated, an event particularly felt by the Colligiana community and sponsored by the municipal administration. The sanctuary of the Graces, where the Holy Mass that opens the celebrations takes place, has always played an important role for the citizens of Colle, so much so that for this festival there is also a procession that every year records a large participation of the Colligiani along the streets of the hamlet Le Grazie. Throughout the week card tournaments, popular games, bingo, bowls tournaments, magic shows and workshops for the little ones. At the end of each day, convivial moments and musical events distributed along the hamlet. The final Sunday is the one that schedules the greatest number of events. In the morning we start with the solemn Mass presided over by the Abbot of Monte Oliveto Maggiore who provides the blessing of the means of the police and city associations. In the afternoon, many moments of entertainment for adults and children with the Charity Fair, the Vintage Car Rally, inflatables, markets, shows and entertainment. At 6 pm the traditional ride in honor of the Madonna is held, organized by the Knights of Le Grazie and preceded by the blessing of horses and riders. The day ends with a barbecue in the cloisters among the notes of local musicians and with the fireworks display at 11pm