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Eve of The Solemnity of St. Joseph
August 2 @ 18:00 - 23:55
Free
18:00
A band march by Ite Ad Joseph of Qala begins from Triq it-Tempju, continues through Triq Grunju, Republic Street, and Triq San Ġużepp, accompanying the Solemn Translation of the Relic from the Chapel in the Parish Museum to the Archpriestal Church. The Relic will be carried by members of the Fraternity of Saint Joseph, and upon arrival at the Church, it will be placed on the High Altar.
19:00
Solemn Translation of the Relic of Saint Joseph begins, with prayers led by Monsignor Edward Xuereb from the Chapel at the Parish Museum to the Archpriestal Church.
At the same time, the statue of Saint Joseph will be carried from the Fraternity Oratory to the Church.
During this, the Hymn of Saint Joseph will be sung, followed by Benediction and the official start of the Translation ceremony inside the Archpriestal Sanctuary.
21:00
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The Santa Marija Band from Żebbuġ will perform a musical concert on the main stage in the square.
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Festive band march by the San Ġużepp AD 1889 Musical Society from Ħamrun, starting from Triq il-Belvedere to the Square, featuring lively band music.
00:00
A spectacular fireworks show featuring ground fireworks (traditional Maltese nar tal-art) will be held, organized by the Saint Joseph Fireworks Committee.







