Feast of St Francis of Assisi in Qawra

Qawra observes the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on Sunday 4 October 2026, on the saint's actual feast day, with the full pageantry of a Maltese parish celebration. The day opens with a procession carrying the saint's statue through decorated streets, brass-band orchestras leading the way with their distinctive marching cadences. Families gather along the route; children move between stalls selling traditional pastries and sweets. The parish squares fill with festive energy — music, conversation, and the smells of Maltese festa fare.

As sunset approaches, fireworks light up Qawra's sky, both ground-level petards and aerial displays. The festa reflects how Maltese villages keep Catholic traditions alive through annual communal events.