Festa di Santa Maria Maddalena
The patronal festival of San Lorenzo al Mare, featuring a trofie al pesto festival, procession, and fireworks over the sea
About Festa di Santa Maria Maddalena
The patron saint of San Lorenzo al Mare
The Festa di Santa Maria Maddalena is the patronal festival of San Lorenzo al Mare, a village in the province of Imperia overlooking the Riviera dei Fiori. The celebrations take place in July, around the saint's feast day (July 22nd), and combine religious observance with a village festival atmosphere.
Trofie al pesto, street fair, and fireworks
The program blends culinary tradition and entertainment:
- the trofie al pesto festival (sagra), a signature dish of Ligurian cuisine;
- the street fair with stalls along the village streets;
- the procession of the patron saint, accompanied by the Ventimiglia band;
- fireworks over the sea, the grand finale of the festival.
A village on the Riviera dei Fiori
San Lorenzo al Mare is a small coastal municipality known for its location along the Riviera dei Fiori Coastal Park cycle-pedestrian path, built on the old railway line. The patronal festival is an opportunity to discover an authentic village in the heart of summer, amidst the sea, traditions, and flavors of Western Ligurian cuisine.
Festa di Santa Maria Maddalena — edition 2026
For 2026, the patronal festival of Santa Maria Maddalena is confirmed in the calendar of San Lorenzo al Mare, traditionally on the days around July 22nd. The event will feature the trofie al pesto festival (sagra), the street fair, the procession, and fireworks.
The exact dates and detailed schedule will be released by the parish, the Municipality, and the Pro Loco closer to the event.
Programme Festa di Santa Maria Maddalena 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the parish and the Municipality. The usual structure includes:
- Trofie al pesto festival (sagra) with food stalls;
- Street fair with stalls along the village streets;
- Procession of the patron saint accompanied by the Ventimiglia band;
- Fireworks over the sea in the evening.
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Practical information — Festa di Santa Maria Maddalena
Getting there
San Lorenzo al Mare is on the Via Aurelia (SS1). By car, take the Imperia Ovest exit from the A10 motorway. The San Lorenzo-Cipressa train station is close to the center.
Admission
The celebrations, street fair, and fireworks are free to attend. The food festival (sagra) has a fee.
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Where does it take place — Festa di Santa Maria Maddalena
Centro di San Lorenzo al Mare