This is a traditional, unique event for families. This year is the 25th anniversary. The event is attended by faithful families, communities and schools from all over Lithuania. The event is centred and culminates in St. John of God. The event is the highlight of the event and the renewal of the Sacrament of Matrimony for married couples. The Apostolic Nuncio to the Holy See, Lithuanian bishops and priests are expected to attend, and the Šiauliai Cathedral Choir Džiaugsmas will sing. The second part of the event will be a sacred musical "Joseph's Dream". The musical features famous Lithuanian singers, actors and the Polifonija choir. The event is also linked to an extraordinary event in the Šiauliai Diocese. It will see a change of pastor of Šiauliai, with H.E. Eugenijus Bartulis becoming Bishop Emeritus and H.E. Darius Trijonis becoming Acting Bishop. The Festival of Families is the biggest event of the diocesan year and the representative event of the city of Šiauliai.