Feast of Saint Erasmus
The feast of the patron saint of sailors in Arma di Taggia
About Saint Erasmus
The Patron Saint of Sailors
The Feast of Saint Erasmus is the most cherished event of the summer in Arma di Taggia, a coastal district of the municipality of Taggia in the province of Imperia. Saint Erasmus is the protector of sailors, and the festival celebrates the village's deep connection with the sea.
Two Days of Celebration
The program typically unfolds over Saturday and Sunday. Saturday is dedicated to music, with concerts such as the one by the Sanremo Symphony Orchestra, and religious observances. Sunday is the main day: the casting of a laurel wreath into the sea in memory of those lost at sea ("Saint Erasmus of the Depths"), the solemn mass, and the grand procession along the seafront, accompanied by the town band.
Fireworks over the Sea
The grand finale is the evening fireworks display, with pyrotechnics illuminating the sea of Arma di Taggia. Amidst the fair, stalls, and widespread festivities, the event draws residents and tourists, reaffirming its status as one of the most beloved summer events on the Riviera dei Fiori.
Saint Erasmus — edition 2026
For 2026, the feast is anticipated on the last Sunday of July, namely Sunday, July 26th, with the eve on the preceding Saturday. The specific dates and detailed program are announced by the Municipality of Taggia in the weeks prior.
According to tradition, the feast includes concerts and religious moments on Saturday, and on Sunday, the casting of the laurel wreath into the sea, the solemn mass, the procession along the seafront, and the grand evening fireworks display.
Programme Saint Erasmus 2026
The detailed 2026 program will be published by the Municipality of Taggia. Based on recent editions:
Saturday (Eve)
- Mass and religious observances
- Evening concert (previously with the Sanremo Symphony Orchestra)
Sunday
- Afternoon — Casting of the laurel wreath into the sea to "Saint Erasmus of the Depths"
- Solemn Mass
- Around 6:00 PM — Procession along the seafront with musical accompaniment
- Around 10:30 PM — Fireworks display over the sea
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Practical information — Saint Erasmus
Where
Arma di Taggia, district of the Municipality of Taggia (IM), seafront and Church of San Giuseppe.
How to get there
Arma di Taggia is served by the Taggia-Arma railway station on the Genoa-Ventimiglia line and by the A10 motorway (exit Arma di Taggia-Sanremo Est).
When
Last Sunday of July, with festivities spread over the weekend. Free admission.
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Where does it take place — Saint Erasmus
Arma di Taggia, lungomare e chiesa di San Giuseppe
Lungomare di Arma di Taggia, 18018 Taggia