To celebrate World Youth Day, Xagħra parish marked the triumphal entry of Jesus in Jerusalem where the protagonists were the parish youths. After the blessing of palm fronds and olive branches and readings from the Holy Scripture in Church Street, two youths holding the effigy of the Crucifix led the procession to the basilica where archpriest Carmelo Refalo concelebrated Mass with the participation of the Voci Angeliche choir and John Cassar & Band.