Patronal Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel of Diano Marina

The Patroness of the Sea

The Patronal Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the main religious event in Diano Marina, on the Riviera dei Fiori in the province of Imperia. The devotion is linked to the sea and fishermen: offshore, a few meters deep, lies a statue of the Madonna Stella Maris, created by Diano Marina artist Paolo Scati, protector of Diano Marina and seafarers.

Stella Maris Mass and Sea Procession

The most evocative moment of the feast is the Stella Maris mass celebrated on the pier of the tourist port, followed by the sea procession with a floral tribute to the submerged statue, organized with the collaboration of the Diano Sub Association. The solemn patronal procession then continues in town, in Piazza Martiri della Liberta.

Festivities and Fireworks

The patronal festivities unfold around the religious celebrations, with events, music, and the traditional fireworks display over the sea that illuminates the gulf. The feast involves the entire community and marks one of the culminating moments of the Diano summer.

Between Faith and Identity

The Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel tells the seafaring soul of Diano Marina: a town that, while living off beach tourism, maintains a strong connection with the sea and its religious traditions. For visitors, it is an opportunity to discover an authentic and profound dimension of the Ligurian Riviera di Ponente.