Illuminated boats and fireworks on Lake Como
80TH ILLUMINATED BOATS PARADE
From 14 to 16 August 2026, Gravedona ed Uniti celebrates one of northern Lake Como’s most cherished traditions: three days of lights, music, local flavours and entertainment on the water.
FROM 7:00 PM
Food stalls and music
9:00 PM
Illuminated boats parade
ADMISSION €3
Tickets at the entrance points
The evening of Friday, 14 August will feature music by guitarist Giulio Maceroni and culminate in a magnificent fireworks display over the lake.
Friday, 14 August
From 7:00 pm, the lakeside promenade and town-centre squares will come alive with food stalls, music and local flavours.
At 9:00 pm, the eagerly awaited parade begins: imaginatively decorated boats will cross the waters of Gravedona, creating a spectacle of lights, colours and reflections.
The weekend continues
The celebrations continue on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 August with evenings devoted to music, food and local traditions.
PLEASE NOTE
The programme may be subject to change. Before attending, please check the times and latest updates on the official North Lake Como website.
A spectacle to enjoy from CaFelicita
From CaFelicita’s terraces and garden, the lake unfolds before you, offering a truly special view of the fireworks. As the sky above Gravedona fills with light and colour, you realise how wonderful it is to be in exactly the right place at exactly the right time.
A whole month to enjoy
Ferragosto is the highlight of the summer, but throughout August Gravedona ed Uniti offers a rich programme of events:
- evening markets on the lakeside promenade and open-air cinema;
- Alto Lario Music Festival concerts, gospel music and tributes to Ennio Morricone;
- theatre performances and dancing under the stars;
- concerts at Santa Maria del Tiglio and Palazzo Gallio;
- “The Gaze of Christ”, José Molina’s contemporary art itinerary.
Discover CaFelicita’s apartments and check availability for August.
Updated programme and details: North Lake Como
