In Pictures: Santa Marija celebrations in Gozo

From the traditional horse and donkey races to the morning's street celebrations and the evening's fireworks, Santa Marija in Victoria was once again a day not to be missed.

Donkey races in Gozo to mark Santa Marija feast
Donkey races in Gozo to mark Santa Marija feast
Mechanised ground fireworks
Mechanised ground fireworks
Mechanised ground fireworks
Mechanised ground fireworks
Mechanised ground fireworks
Mechanised ground fireworks
Mechanised ground fireworks
Mechanised ground fireworks
Party all day... and all night
Party all day... and all night
Party all day... and all night
Party all day... and all night
Party all day... and all night
Party all day... and all night
Party all day... and all night
Party all day... and all night
The traditional horse race
The traditional horse race
Let's not forget the donkeys
Let's not forget the donkeys
Seven localities celebrate Santa Marija on 15 August
Seven localities celebrate Santa Marija on 15 August

Photography by Chris Mangion - click on arrows to view slideshow