In the morning the village band once again goes around the streets greeted by a deluge of confetti. In the afternoon the procession with the statue of the patron saint starts from the parish church, goes through the main roads of the village and returns to the church. A band from outside the parish follows the procession, relieving local bandsmen and giving them the opportunity to join in the celebrations. By this time darkness would have fallen and at the end of the procession, just before the statue is taken back into the church, hundreds of colour petards are set off. A hymn in praise of the saint is sung amidst the applause of all present.
Most parishioners are still fiercely proud of their festa , especially the older generations.
It is customary for some to spruce up the facade of their house in readiness for the festa . Much-needed coats of paint are usually applied to coincide with the village feast, all in aid of getting the village to look its best for the festa . This pride sometimes translates itself into petty pique, and many an argument has broken out over who has the best fireworks, the best street decorations, the most beautiful statue. Much debate has taken place over the years over the relevance of the festa in modern times. Indeed some argue that it has lost its true meaning, that of the commemorating the patron saint of the locality.