Saint Mary Magdalene Festival
The patronal festival of San Lorenzo al Mare, featuring a trofie al pesto feast, procession, and fireworks over the sea
About Saint Mary Magdalene Festival
The Patron Saint of San Lorenzo al Mare
The Saint Mary Magdalene Festival is the patronal festival of San Lorenzo al Mare, a village in the province of Imperia on the Riviera dei Fiori. The celebrations take place in July, around the saint's feast day (July 22nd), and combine religious devotion with village festivities.
Trofie al Pesto, Fair, and Fireworks
The program blends gastronomic tradition and entertainment:
- the trofie al pesto feast, a signature dish of Ligurian cuisine;
- the fair with stalls along the village streets;
- the procession of the patron saint, accompanied by the Ventimiglia musical band;
- the 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 town known for its location along the Riviera dei Fiori Coastal Park cycle 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.
Saint Mary Magdalene Festival — edition 2026
For 2026, the patronal festival of Saint Mary Magdalene 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 feast, the 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 Saint Mary Magdalene Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be published by the parish and the Municipality. The usual structure includes:
- Trofie al Pesto Feast with food stalls;
- 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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How to get there
San Lorenzo al Mare is on the Via Aurelia (SS1). By car, take the Imperia Ovest exit of the A10 motorway. The San Lorenzo-Cipressa train station is close to the center.
Admission
The celebrations, the fair, and the fireworks are free to attend. The gastronomic feast is ticketed.
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Where does it take place — Saint Mary Magdalene Festival
Centro di San Lorenzo al Mare