Festa della Vara Cavalcata Giganti

In Messina, August is marked by two grand religious and folkloric events. From August 10 to 14, the Cavalcata dei Giganti features the towering statues of Mata and Grifone parading through the streets to the rhythm of drums and traditional music. On August 15 (Assumption Day), the monumental Vara, carrying the statue of Our Lady of the Letter, is carried in a solemn procession through the city, culminating with the dramatic turn at the Cathedral.