December 1, 2024 - January 7, 2025
Cervia, Milano Marittima, Pinarella, Tagliata
Christmas in Cervia
The atmosphere of Christmas pervades Cervia with a festive air: the glittering illuminations that light up the town, shopping among the festively decorated stores and Christmas markets, and Christmas music.
In the main square twinkles the bright and large Christmas tree, with a skating rink next to it.
Christmas in Cervia exalts traditions, with salt nativity scenes, a nativity scene on the water on a historic burchiella, and the Christmas village, with little houses of flavors and crafts.
A rich program of events, music, attractions and activities during the holiday season.
Programme (updating)
Christmas Village
Dec. 1-Jan. 7
The historic center is transformed into a fabulous Christmas village, with wooden cottages offering original ideas for Christmas gifts and various delicacies.
On weekends it is enriched with animations, art exhibitions, craft workshop, shows and various attractions.
Ice skating
Garibaldi Square
Nov. 11 - Jan. 7
In the picturesque setting of the square, under the Christmas tree, a large and innovative ice skating rink with a special light setting.
Christmas Express
Dec. 1 - Jan. 7
Shuttle service between downtown Cervia, Piazzetta Pisacane (South Pole station), and downtown Milano Marittima, Viale Romagna corner Via Gramsci (North Pole station).
Christmas Bingo
Garibaldi Square
Dec. 24, 9 p.m.
Traditionale raffle in the square on the evening of Christmas Eve.
Municipal Theater
December 26, 9 p.m.
Traditional Christmas concert by the Great City of Cervia Orchestra.
Between salt and archaeology at Christmas
Musa - Salt Museum
Dec. 27 4 p.m.
Special guided tour with the salt workers in the museum, discovering the traditions and history of Cervia
In Cervia in many churches, on the canal and in the MUSA and in Milano Marittima and Pisignano, nativity scenes have been made by hand and using various materials.
St. Stephen's Trophy
St. Michael Tower
Dec. 26, 10:30 a.m.
Canoe race, single and double, along the harbor channel, the Salt Flats to Pine Forest.
Special editions of the arts, food and antiques market during the holidays.
Tagliata di Cervia
Jan. 6
Traditional masked dive into the sea.
Feast of the Pasquella
Garibaldi Square
Jan. 6
Singing of Pasqualotti and distribution of sweets to children.