Cervia Christmas Family
Light up Christmas in Cervia
from Saturday 30th November 2024 to Monday 6th January 2025
OPENING CEREMONY
Saturday 30th November, 3.30 p.m.
Christmas in Cervia enhances traditions with a thousand initiatives that animate the historic heart of the town, which is transformed into a sparkling Christmas village.
Traditional and salt Nativity scenes, markets with little houses offering the flavours and colours of traditional crafts, the elves' garden, the little train, entertainment, art exhibitions, workshops, shows and attractions for all the family.
The protagonists of Christmas in Cervia are, as always, the little ones
The Elf Garden with the Grinch, located next to the cathedral in Piazza Garibaldi, will be open for the entire festive period.
Here children will be able to meet the fantastic creatures of Christmas including elves, reindeer, ice queens and the infamous Grinch, who will have a dedicated theatre for his shows.
There is also the traditional Christmas Express, the little train that connects Cervia to Milano Marittima for the entire festive period.
In Cervia, every day is a different poem.
DON'T MISS
Sunday 8th December
Lighting of the Christmas tree, Piazza Garibaldi
from 4 p.m.
Christmas carols and lighting
The large spruce tree was again donated this year by Pinzolo-Madonna di Campiglio, a municipality in the province of Trento linked to the city of salt by a Friendship Pact.
The management of Pinzolo's forests is certified with the PEFC international protocol, which represents a system of forest cultivation with eco-sustainable criteria.
In managing these types of woods, particular attention is paid to strengthening the forest structure by carrying out selective cuts without damaging the tree capital.
Sunday 15th December
School Christmas choirs
GARIBALDI SQUARE
10 a.m.
SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CHOIRS
Due to bad weather, the children's choir performance has been postponed to Sunday 15th December, 10 a.m.
In Cervia Christmas comes from tradition
Entertainment, shows, workshops, aperitifs and music for a family-friendly Christmas.
EVERY DAY
From 30th November to 6th January
Lots of activities and initiatives for the whole family
The big ice rink
EVERY DAY
INAUGURATION ON SATURDAY 30th NOVEMBER, at 3.30 p.m.
The centre of Cervia prepares for Christmas with the inauguration of the ice rink.
Safe and guaranteed fun for young and old.
Christmas Village in the centre
Historical centre
HOLIDAYS from 3.00 to 7.30 p.m.
WEEKDAYS from 10.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m.
Little houses with handicrafts and street food. At weekends animations with art exhibitions, craft workshops, shows and family attractions
Santa's Big House
Garibaldi Square
Father Christmas meets children in his little house to listen to their wishes, receive their letters and take a photo together with their families
Virtual tour of Father Christmas's Little House
Discover all the details and decorations that make Santa Claus's little house in Cervia's Piazza Garibaldi so wonderful.
Click on the image, you will be transported into a magical world!
(images and video refer to the 2022 edition)
The Christmas Garden with the Elves and the Grinch
Garibaldi Square
An interactive children's trail in the garden next to the cathedral, with fantastic Christmas creatures, shows and the infamous Grinch. A path full of magic.
Shows and events on the big stage
Piazza Garibaldi
A rich programme of shows, events and entertainment for everyone - young people, families and children. On the big stage and on the stage next to the Christmas Tree, musicians, bands, jugglers and acrobats take turns to provide joy, fun and light-heartedness.
- Saturday 30th November, 4.00 p.m.
- Sunday 1st December, from 4.00 p.m.
- Saturday 7th December, from 4.00 p.m.
- Sunday 8th December, from 4.00 p.m.
- Saturday 14th December, from 4.30 p.m.
- Sunday 15th December, from 2.30 p.m.
- Saturday 21st December, from 4.15 p.m.
- Sunday 22nd December, from 3.00 p.m.
- Tuesday 24th December, from 12.00 a.m.
- Wednesday 25th December, from 4.00 p.m.
- Thursday 26yh December, fomr 12.00 a.m.
- Friday 27th December, from 6.30 p.m., Corso Mazzini
- Saturday 28th December, from 12.00 a.m.
- Sunday 29th December, from 12.00 a.m.
- Tuesday 31st December, from 4.00 p.m.
- Wednesday 1st January, from 4.00 p.m.
- Saturday 4th January, from 12.00 a.m.
- Sunday 5th January, from 12.00 a.m.
- Monday 6th January, from 12.00 a.m.
The programme may be subject to changes or variations.
Shows in Viale Roma
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Saturday 7th December, Live Music, 4.30 p.m.
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Sunday 8th December, Christmas Zumba, 3.30 p.m.
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Saturday 14th december, Christmas concert, 4 p.m.
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Sunday 15th december, Ghospel Choir, 4 p.m.
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Saturday, 21st December, Cervia Gospel Soul, 4.45 p.m.
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Sunday 22th December, Zumba Christmas, 3.45 p.m.
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Tuesday 24th December, Christmas Country, 4.00 p.m.
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Wednesday 25th december, Comic Magic Show, 5.45 p.m.
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Saturday 28th December, Comedy Show, 5.45 p.m.
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Sunday 29th December, Boogie Show, 4 p.m.
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Tuesday, 31st December, Balancing Show, 5.45 p.m.
The programme may be subject to changes or variations.
The Fairy World of Elves
Piazzetta Pisacane
Every weekends and holidays from morning to afternoon
Entertainment, children's make-up, fantastic readings, music and workshops
The Gingerbread Square in Viale Roma
Viale Roma, Piazzale Quinto Ascione
from 30yh November 2024 to 6yh January 2025
Animation and music: a space dedicated to families, where children can enjoy shows and music
Every day, Christmas-themed rides for the little ones.
At weekends, live music and choirs for the whole family.
A PASSPORT FOR CHILDREN
Children can purchase a PASSPORT at a cost of € 10.00, which covers the entire route of Cervia's attractions.
With the Passport children can:
--> meet Father Christmas in his little house
--> have fun in the Christmas Garden with the Elves and the Grinch
--> get your make-up done by the legendary Make-up Elf
--> ride on Grandpa Elf's little train
--> take part in the carpenter Elves' workshops
At each stop, children get a stamp in their passport.
At the end of the ride, they receive the title of Elf on the stage in Piazza Garibaldi
The Nativity scene on the water
Canal harbour
always visible
Nativity scene at natural height, set up on a burchiella, an old salt transport boat
CALENDAR APPOINTMENTS
A Spass par Zirvia Merry Xmas
7th-8th-15th-22nd-26th December 2024
5th -6th January 2025
Gastronomy and handicrafts, workshops and Christmas-themed entertainment
Santa's Assistant
Sunday 15th December 2024
Garibaldi Square
2.30 p.m.
Christmas-themed parade with four-legged friends to elect the best Santa's assistant
Santa Skate
Sunday 22nd December 2024
Piazza Garibaldi
3.00 p.m.
Elves, reindeer and Santas will launch themselves into a skate marathon from the centre of Cervia to Milano Marittima and back
Christmas Bingo
Tuesday 24th December 2024
Garibaldi Square
9.00 p.m.
Before midnight Mass, there will be the traditional tombola. Cottages open with food, chestnuts and mulled wine
New Year's Eve in the old town centre
Tuesday , 31st December 2024
Historic centre
Aperitifs, tastings and toasts by the venues in the centre. Live show under St. Michele Tower
Live Show with Barboni di Lusso
Garibaldi Square
New Year in Music
Maffai Square, St. Michele Towe
Greetings from the Band
Wednesday 1st January 2025
from 7.30 a.m.
arrival in Piazza Garibaldi at 12 noon
The House of the Befane
Piazza Garibaldi
After Christmas, the Befane are waiting for children in their little house. Fun, shows and sweets for everyone
Pasquelle Festival
Monday 6th January 2025
Garibaldi Square
from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
The Pasqualotti, dressed in the ancient peasant tradition, intone nursery rhymes and songs, the Befana arrives in the square.
For the entire period until 6th January 2025
The Christmas Express train to reach Milano Marittima
Cervia Station - Piazzetta Pisacane
A fun little train connects Cervia to Milano Marittima. A fun and useful way to comfortably leave your car behind and move around in a sustainable manner.
The service is organised in collaboration with the Cervia Centro Consortium.
When
from 30th November 2024 to 6th January 2025,
see details on this page
Opening
see details on page
Where
CerviaPrice
some initiatives are chargeable
see detail on page
Official Tourist Information Site of Cervia