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On May 2nd and 3rd, Ortona celebrates its Patron, Saint Apostle Thomas, with the Festa del Perdono (Forgiveness Celebration). The feast dates back to 1479, when Pope Sisto IV allowed the plenary indulgence to the believers who were visiting the church of Saint Thomas. The Festa del Perdono is marked by 2 processions of Saint

On January 20th, Ortona hosts one of the most distinctive events of the town: the so called “Vaporetto di San Sebastiano”. Il Vaporetto is nothing but a feast dedicated to the celebration of Saint Sebastian. The event features a spectacular firework show and the famous ritual of “Il Vaporetto”. In the evening, right after the