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Festa Santa Margerita – Lejlet Il-Festa
July 26 @ 10:30 - 23:55
Free
10:30 AM
Solemn Mass celebrated by Archbishop Dun Michael Curmi, with the participation of seminarian Samuel Aquilina, during which the Te Deum will be sung in thanksgiving to God for blessings received throughout the year. The Mass is part of the Novena in the parish. During the celebration, a blessing for children will be given in honor of St. Margaret, Patron of the parish. The children will also present symbolic flowers at the altar of St. Margaret. After Mass, a reception will be held for the community, organized by the Parish Council and the St. Ġużeppa Debono community.
5:15 PM
The St. Margaret Band will begin a march from Triq V. Caruana Spiteri (corner with 28th April Street), Ta’ Sannat.
6:15 PM
A solemn transfer of the relics of St. Margaret Virgin and Martyr will take place, led by Archpriest Mons. Anton Teuma, starting from the Chapel of St. Margaret Old Church. This will be accompanied by prayers and songs in honor of the saint. The relics will be carried in a procession along the main roads of the village: Triq il-Kbira, Triq Dun Ġorġ Aquilina, Triq il-Knisja, Triq il-Kardinal, and Triq ta’ Cini.
7:45 PM
The St. Margaret Band will hold a musical program in the main village square.
9:30 PM
The statue of St. Margaret will be carried out of the church and placed on the main platform in the square. A grand display of fireworks will follow, synchronized with music, visible from Pjazza Santa Margerita and surrounding streets.
10:30 PM
Musical show in the main square.
11:45 PM
Traditional log-burning ceremony in the square, accompanied by music and synchronized fireworks.







