San Giovanni’s Festival 2014
June, Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th
Ossuccio and Sala Comacina, Comacina Island
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Saturday 28th June 2014
7:00p.m. Ossuccio
Gourmet night with dances 10:30p.m. Ossuccio – Isola Comacina
Great firework and music show – with a symbolic fire of the island and the lightening of “Zoca de l’oli”
7:00p.m. Sala Comacina – Walter Mai park
Dinner on a local gastronomy menu
Sunday 29th June 2014
9:30p.m. Ossuccio
Historical parade from the church of the Parish of Island, followed by the Solemn Procession towards Comacina Island.
Boarding on the boat leaving from Campo’s pier, with figurants in historical costumes. 11:00a.m. on the Island
Saint Mass among the ruins of the ancient Basilica of Saint Euphemia
4:00p.m. Ossuccio – Sala Comacina
Regatta of “Lucia” boats
7:00p.m. Ossuccio
Gourmet night with dances
12:00a.m. Sala Comacina – Walter Mai park
Lunch on a local gastronomy menu
Varenna lake festival, 33rd edition
Saturday 5th July 2014
7:30p.m. tasting of typical dishes
10:00p.m. historical re-enactment at Riva Grande to commemorate the landing of Isola Comacina’s refugees; historical parade towards ancient Saint John’s church
10:40p.m. firework show on the lake
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+ Useful Info
Main road
Strada Statale Regina (SS340 road) is closing from 7:30 of 28th June 2014 to Midnight, from Argegno to Lenno.
Alternative route: Argegno, San Fedele, Laino, Porlezza, Menaggio, Lenno.
Municipal offices
during the day of June 28th public offices will be open non-stop until 2a.m. – Tel.n° +3903445583300 – Tel.n° +39034456369
Municipal roads
transit granted to residents
Non-residents will be able to access the area with cars or motorbikes if in possess of a regular Pass,
provided by the Local Administration.
Pass
BLUE: for those who can park within private properties
RED: for those who intend to park in specific areas provided by the Local Administration (5,00€ per car/motorbike)
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© cover photo Fabio Fargnoli
Tags: Fireworks, Saint John Festival