Fragrances, flavours and traditions… in the festive season CHRISTMAS IN THE SQUARE of Ravenna is livened up with events, concerts and workshops for people of all ages, transforming your stroll in the city into something unique and suggestive.
Full programme will be defined.
During the Christmas holidays, from December 1st to 27th all parking areas managed by Azimut on behalf of the municipality will be free of charge from 4.30 pm, except for the one in piazza Baracca, which will be free from 6.30 pm.
PROGRAMME
Saturday 6th December
• ADVS Village | Opening of the Christmas Village
Piazza San Francesco
Time: from 3 pm
Village inauguration in the presence of the authorities.
From 10 am, “Sotto la stessa stella” markets organised by Caritas Diocesana di Ravenna-Cervia.
Sunday 7th December
• ADVS Village | I rapaci di Eddy
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Falconry show and photos for everyone.
Monday 8th December
• ADVS Village | The cartuneitors
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Cover band playing cartoon and television theme songs.
Thursday 11th December
• ADVS Village | Out and about with donors
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 2.30 pm
Guided tour of the Roman oppidum among churches, brotherhoods and saints (duration 1h30′).
Saturday 13th December
• ADVS Village | Andrea Lama live
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
A storyteller among stories.
Sunday 14th December
• ADVS Village | Flying superheroes
Piazza San Francesco
Time: from 3 pm
Spectacular rappelling of acrobatic superheroes from the Basilica of San Francesco.
Organised by Associazione DonatoriNati – Polizia di Stato.
Thursday 18th December
• ADVS Village | Out and about with donors
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 2.30 pm
Guided tour through the ancient lagoon across the centuries, life in palaces and monasteries (duration 1h30′).
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December
• ADVS Village | The art space
Piazza San Francesco
Time: from 10 am
Craft exhibition event “Create and reinvent”.
Wednesday 24th December
• ADVS Village | Santa Claus in the square
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Christmas photos and gadgets for all children.
Saturday 27th December
• ADVS Village | Fire and water fountains
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 6.30 pm
Suggestive choreography with water, music, lights and fire in the fascinating Piazza San Francesco.
Saturday 28th December
• ADVS Village | Billo Circus
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Exceptional attractions and laughters for all the family.
Thursday 1st January
• ADVS Village | Sciucarèn e ballerini romagnoli
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Performance by Gruppo Folk Italiano “alla Casadei” of Scuola di Ballo Malpassi.
Saturday 3rd January
• ADVS Village | Voices of Joy
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Faenza gospel choir concert.
Sunday 4th January
• ADVS Village | Pirilampo
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Animation and plays for children.
Tuesday 6th January
• ADVS Village | La Befana
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 3 pm
Befana descends from the sky with the Ravenna Fire Department.
• ADVS Village | Lotteria della Befana
Piazza San Francesco
Time: 4.30 pm
Befana lottery.
