Madonna Del Rosario Procession 2025

Throughout the year Manchester Italian Association organises many events. The most high profile is the Procession, known popularly as the Italian Walks or Italian Procession, which takes place every June. The full title for the event is actually the Madonna del Rosario Procession, as it is in honour of Our Lady of the Rosary.

The Procession involves the carrying of religious emblems – The Madonna, The Calvary, St. Anthony and banners – from Ancoats across Manchester city centre, passing the Town Hall.

The procession is accompanied by the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Manchester councillors, members from the Italian consul, women in the colourful regional dress of Italy, and children in First Communion dress, and attracts thousands of people who come to watch.

The Manchester Italian Association relies solely upon the kind generosity of member of public who take part in the procession and who travel from around the UK to watch.

The current estimated cost for this years procession will be £8000

We now need your support to ensure we can continue the procession and would kindly ask for a donation, no matter how small every penny counts!

On behalf of the Manchester Italian Association thank you and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday 6th JULY 2025!