The pyrotechnic challenge between the districts in honor of N.S. del Suffragio
In Recco, a town in the Golfo Paradiso in the province of Genoa, the Sagra del Fuoco is the grand festival in honor of Nostra Signora del Suffragio, the city's patron saint and protector. The celebrations combine the religious dimension, with processions and services at the sanctuary, with the pyrotechnic spectacle that has made Recco famous throughout Italy.
The heart of the event is the competition between the seven city districts โ Bastia, Collodari, Liceto, Ponte, San Martino, Spiaggia, and Verzemma โ which compete with fireworks. The spectacular "fireworks from the sea" illuminate the sky of the Golfo Paradiso in a crescendo of colors and power, while each district sets up its own food stalls.
The Sagra del Fuoco is much more than a fireworks display: it is an event of identity that involves the entire community of Recco and tells of its local spirit, expressed in a festive way. The importance of the event makes it one of the best-known pyrotechnic events on the national scene.
For 2026, the Sagra del Fuoco will take place on September 7 and 8, around the feast of the patron saint N.S. del Suffragio. The city experiences two days of religious celebrations, processions to the sanctuary, the pyrotechnic competition between the seven districts with "fireworks from the sea," and food stalls set up by the city teams. The detailed hourly program will be published by the organizing committee.
By train: Recco station on the Genoa-La Spezia line, a short walk from the center. By car: Recco A12 exit. During the festival, the city is very crowded: using the train is recommended.
Fireworks displays are visible for free from the seafront; food stalls are managed by the districts and are paid.
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