Sant' Agata in Catania - February 2008

If you are in or around Catania, Sicily in February this 2008, look out for the annual Aant' Agata festival in the city. This festival is centruies old and this festival continues to be very popular in Catania.

If last year is anythign to go by, you can expect to see several hundred thousand people flocking into the streets, particularly around the centre and the Piazza Duomo area. The events will commence from the 3rd of February and events including:

• A fireworks display
• A running race
• Parades
• Many street vendors selling hot food

The fireworks festival is scheduls to start from 8pm, although in true Italian tradition, do not expect them to start on time. For visitors to Catania, this is a great event to be present at, with the atmopshere excellent for this event unusually.