Rome celebrates La Madonna della Neve (Our Lady of the Snows) by recreating a miracle snowfall outside the Basilica di S. Maria Maggiore during the height of summer. The 2022 edition of the spectacle, organised with the support of the city, the Vatican and the culture ministry, will take place in Piazza di S. Maria Maggiore at 21.00 on Friday 5 August.

The snowfall and lightshow, traditionally accompanied by the Carabinieri band, will lead to traffic diversions in the area on Friday night. The 10.00 Mass in honour of La Madonna della Neve, which includes a shower of white flower petals dropped from the ceiling - repeated at 17.00 during Vespers - will take place in the basilica on 5 August as per tradition.