On the eve of the festivities in honor of St. John the Almoner, patron saint of Morciano di Leuca, a solemn procession with the statue of the saint and a precious reliquary traverse through the town streets. The return from the procession is followed by the holy mass celebration presided by the Bishop of the Diocese of Ugento-Santa Maria di Leuca; followed by, in the next day, the celebration of other masses in honor of the saint. The civil program of festivities is expected to run band concerts and to conclude the feast is the fireworks show.