78th parade of illuminated boats and fireworks display

78th parade of illuminated boats and fireworks display


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Start Time: 14/08/2024 @ 19 :00 End Time: 15/08/2024 @ 23:59 Gravedona ed Uniti
78th parade of illuminated boats and fireworks display

In keeping with tradition, on Wednesday, 14th August from 9 p.m. the 78th edition of the traditional Parade of illuminated boats and fireworks display will take place on the lakeside road in Gravedona ed Uniti. 

The eve of Ferragosto (August 15th) for Gravedona ed Uniti is a special date, the most heartfelt appointment for the people of Gravedona. The festival has been held every year since 1946, at the end of World War II, with the parade of illuminated boats built by groups of volunteers during the winter. The lakeside road and the various squares in the centre come alive with lights and scents, amidst food stands and good music. Not to be missed is the great fireworks display, whose colours and magic enchant everyone. 

Programme: 

  • Wednesday, 14th August: 
    - 7 p.m.: possibilty of dining in the squares on the lakefront, music; 
    - 9 p.m.: Parade of illuminated boats, followed by the great fireworks display;
    Notes: To access the lakefront you will need to pay an entrance fee, which can be purchased at the various access points on the evening of the event (Price: € 3.00). In case of bad weather the event will be postponed to a date to be set. 
  • Thursday, 15th August:
    - 7 p.m., at Garibaldi Square: Street Food & Live Music by 'Pop Tools': Annaviola Viaggi (voice and percussion), Giovanni Stracuzzi (guitar and Choir), Andrea Caprioli (electric bass)
    - 9.30 p.m.: awards of the illuminated boats.

For more info:
Infopoint Gravedona ed Uniti: infopoint.gravedona@northlakecomo.net - +39 0344 85005 (h. 9.30am-1pm/3pm-6pm - 14th August: 9.30am-1pm/3pm-4.30pm)

Organized by Pro Loco Gravedona with Municipality of Gravedona ed Uniti

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Lakeside road

Viale Umberto I - GRAVEDONA ED UNITI


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