{:en}PRESS RELEASE (05/12/2017)
Thursday, December 7 at Loano at 17.00 the lighting of the big Christmas tree in Italy Square will kick off the’artistic lighting of the city promoted by the’Department of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the City of Loano.
The celebration will involve the elementary school pupils of the’State Comprehensive Institute Loano-Boissano and of the’Rossello Institute, who will perform a vocal concert, and the’Association “U Gunbu de Löa” who will enliven the afternoon by performing a wide repertoire of traditional Christmas carols.
On the same day, the rink on ice set up in the parking area of Marina of Loano and the’artistic lighting in the harbor by Marina of Loano.
The rink will have an area of over 400 square meters and will be open to young and old alike. The young and inexperienced will be able to try their hand at “skating” on ice thanks to “penguins” who will help beginners keep their balance. The skating rink will be in operation every afternoon and evening until the January 7.
Throughout the Christmas season, the A Thousand Lights of the Holidays They will enhance the city's commercial streets. Italy Square will be graced by the sparkling Christmas tree. A carpet of lights white LEDs will cover the streets of the historic center (Via Garibaldi, Cavour, Doria and Boragine streets, Piazza Massena, Via Ghilini and Piazza Rocca) and the intersection leading to Monte Carmelo, enveloping them in a warm festive atmosphere. In the heart of the historic center, a succession of glowing spheres will mark the path through the maze of caruggi (Via Ricciardi, Via Rosa Raimodi, Via Rocca, Via Colombo, Via Opisso, Via Giardino,) until reaching Via Stella and a great three-dimensional ball It will beautify Fortress Square.
A sparkling arcade of ice will enhance the streets that line the waterfront (Nazzaro and Sauro streets, Corso Roma, Mazzini Square), Loreto waterfront, Palestro Square, Stella Street, Massena Square. While a bright starry sky Will cover Martyrs Foibe Street and Corso Europa.
Arches of stars will shine on Genoa Street, Dante Street, Cesarea Street, Gazzi Street, Trento Trieste Street, Pascoli Street and Mount Carmel.
On Via Aureliala first traffic circle, east side, will host a big three-dimensional star and a carpet of lights Will wrap around the base of the other three rounds.
Verzi will be graced with bright snowflakes and by one sparkling fir. Finally, the lights will draw the profile of the’Oratory of the Blue Chapels and will illuminate the facade of the St. Mary Immaculate Parish. Sacred images will be projected on the outside of the St. John the Baptist Parish.
From Dec. 7 to 10 in addition, the flea market will remain open Magic Christmas Village (h 15/19.30), sponsored by the’Multipurpose Cultural Center Association of Loano.
Santa Claus will be waiting for children in his renovated, cozy little house to take a photo with them and collect Christmas letters. Under an enchanted tree, an elf make-up artist Will play with the little ones. In the center of the fountain pool a sparkling Santa's sleigh will be available to anyone who wishes to take a photograph.
Le log cabins will exhibit many gift ideas. You will be able to choose from handmade Christmas items, collectible toys, souvenir photos and personalized calendars featuring Santa Claus,
handcrafted jewelry, objets d'art, paintings, educational games. Ample space will also be given to local products from farms, lavender products, cheeses.
Framed by a fairy-tale setting, the market will offer an entertainment program for the whole family and Christmas street food With the many holiday delicacies: Mulled wine, porridge, pizza, chocolate, apple fritters, crepes, roasted chestnuts.
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