1. San Nicola May 1-10

2. Every year, the streets of Bari are the stage for a Historic Procession (May 7) to commemorate the arrival of the remains of Saint Nicholas to Bari and various other festival activities

3. Celebration of San Nicola • Thousands pilgrimage to Bari to worship the tomb of San Nicola

4. Celebrate! Day 7 and 8 • On the 7th there is a procession commemorating the arrival of the relics. • The 8th opens with a solemn mass celebrated by the Archbishop of Bari and then a statue containing the relics of Saint Nicholas are taken from the Basilica down to the sea where they are sailed in front of the town with many boats following along (the Sea Festival or Festa a mare). In the evening there is another procession with icons of the saint. • The final day is less religious and more civil. There are processions in traditional costumes and the proceedings close with a fireworks display.

5. Procession of Relics • Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, thieves, children, pawnbrokers, and students. • Miracles of philanthropy