The city of Bagheria is preparing to welcome the Christmas spirit with the 3rd edition of “Christmas Lights in Bagheria” scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the Long Life Learning for Europe-LLL4 EU association, chaired by Chiara Audia, creator of Christmas Lights, and under the patronage of the Municipality of Bagheria, promises to light up the heart of the city with music, performances, and, of course, Christmas lights. The event, promoted by the Department of Education, led by Antonella Insinga, and the Department of Tourism, led by Francesco Gurrado, will involve schools, local associations, and artists. The switching on of the lights on November 20 will mark the beginning not only of the holidays, but also of the eagerly awaited Sfincione Fest, the highly anticipated gastronomic event that will enliven Bagheria on November 21, 22, and 23, 2025.

The detailed program for November 20th:
5:00 PM: The opening is dedicated to a moment of social reflection with the seminar “Next to Christmas” at the Palazzo Butera theater. The meeting is organized by SAMOT, in collaboration with the “Centro di Riuso Solidale” (Solidarity Reuse Center), the associations “Casa dei Giovani,” “La Porta stretta,” and “Pro H.”
6:30 PM: The comprehensive schools’ procession will take place, accompanied by the “I cugini La Licala” drummers. The procession will depart from Palazzo Butera and head toward Piazza Madrice.
6:30 PM: Simultaneously, the drummers of the Scianna-Cirincione I.C. will perform in Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Madrice, livening up the historic center.
6:45 PM: The highlight of the evening: the Countdown in Piazza Madrice and the eagerly awaited switching on of the Christmas lights, officially kicking off the Christmas season.
6:45 PM: Artistic performances by Bagheria’s comprehensive schools will follow.
7:45 ​​PM: The evening will conclude with a celebration of tradition and folklore, with dances by BALHARA FOLK and PAF in Piazza Madrice.

The event sees the participation and partnership of numerous local organizations, including Singcity, AMB, Kara dei Giovani, La Piana d’Oro, Centro Don Milani, SAMOT, Sale di Terra, and many participating schools, demonstrating a strong community synergy.