Light up Christmas in Cervia

from Saturday 30th November 2024 to Monday 6th January 2025

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

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
The centre of Cervia prepares for Christmas with the inauguration of the ice rink.
Safe and guaranteed fun for young and old.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 3.00 p.m.
• Saturday 14th December, from 4.30 p.m.
• Sunday 15th December, from 2.30 p.m.
• Saturday 21st December, from 4.30 p.m.
• Sunday 22nd December, from 3.00 p.m.
• Tuesday 24th December, from 4.15 p.m.
• Wednesday 25th December, from 4.00 p.m.
• Thursday 26yh December, fomr 4.30 p.m.
• Saturday 28th December, from 4.00 p.m.
• Sunday 29th December, from 4.15 p.m.
• Tuesday 31st December, from 4.00 p.m.
• Wednesday 1st January, from 4.00 p.m.
• Saturday 4th January, from 3.30 p,m.
• Sunday 5th January, from 4.00 p.m.
• Monday 6th January, from 3.30 p.m

The programme may be subject to changes or variations.

Shows in Viale Roma

• Saturday 7th December, Live Music, 4.30 p.m.

• Sunday 8th December, Christmas Zumba, 3.30 p.m.

• Saturday 14th december, Christmas concert, 4 p.m.

• Sunday 15th december, Ghospel Choir, 4 p.m.

• Saturday, 21st December, Cervia Gospel Soul, 4.45 p.m.

• Sunday 22th December, Zumba Christmas, 3.45 p.m.

• Tuesday 24th December, Christmas Country, 4.00 p.m.

• Wednesday 25th december, Comic Magic Show, 5.45 p.m.

• Saturday 28th December, Comedy Show, 5.45 p.m.

• Sunday 29th December, Boogie Show, 4 p.m.

• Tuesday, 31st December, Balancing Show, 5.45 p.m.

The Fairy World of Elves

Piazzetta Pisacane

Entertainment, children's make-up, fantastic readings, music and workshops

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A PASSPORT FOR CHILDREN
Children can purchase a PASSPORT, which covers the entire route of Cervia's attractions.
With the Passport children can:
--> meet Father Christmas in his little house
--> attend a show in the Grinch's Garden
--> have their make-up done by the Elf in Piazzetta Pisacane
--> board the Polar Express train and take a ride on the pedal carousel in Piazzetta Pisacane
At each stop, the 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

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7th-8th-15th-22nd-26th December 2024
5th -6th January 2025

Gastronomy and handicrafts, workshops and Christmas-themed entertainment

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Greetings from the Band

Wednesday 1st January 2025
from 7.30 a.m.
arrival in Piazza Garibaldi at 12 noon

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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.

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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.

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