Delta del Po

Once upon a time, it was the stars in the sky that showed sailors their way through the mists of the lagoon and out to the open sea. Today, those very same stars descend to the water’s surface to guide visitors on a journey steeped in the pure spirit of Christmas.
The stars are the visual thread running through the entire Christmas display, interacting with the town of
Comacchio, its identity, its architecture and the traditions that make it unique.
The coloured lights do not alter the landscape; rather, they highlight its distinctive features through
light installations that blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
The stars float in the historic canals, shimmering on the water’s surface thanks to the
nocturnal reflections mirrored in every ripple of the current, whilst the Christmas trees are
illuminated in the water, creating a striking effect.
The stars illuminate the façade of the Pavilion housing the Roman Ship with light projections.
In the squares and streets of the town centre, the stars hang from illuminated garlands, whilst in public
gathering spaces they feature in the decorations of the Christmas trees throughout the municipality.
And to preserve and share the memory of the magic of Christmas in Comacchio, there will be a selfie
point featuring a spectacular giant 3D star.
This urban constellation guides visitors as they explore the town, its historic monuments,
centuries-old bridges and the traditional artistic nativity scenes set up beneath the bridge arches, where
objects of local tradition are bathed in Christmas light.
It is no longer merely a route of illuminations, but a path that guides, leading anyone who follows it
to rediscover the most authentic wonder of the festive season.
To round off the ‘journey’, the water takes on the form of a sculpture with a
fountain evoking the Nativity against the colourful backdrop of the Ponte dei Trepponti

Christmas doesn’t stop at the town centre, but dresses up all the hamlets and the Lidi in festive finery, transforming the entire area into a grand tale of light, warmth and wonder:
in San Giuseppe, during the same period, illuminated decorations will be installed along the main streets and in Piazza Rimembranza;

In Porto Garibaldi, the festive atmosphere will be ensured by illuminations along the town’s main streets, stretching all the way to the sea.

From 4 December 2026 to 6 January 2027, in Lido degli Estensi, ‘Un Abbraccio di luci’ will light up Viale Carducci and Viale delle Querce: the artistic light installations, themed around ‘the sea and Christmas’, will capture the magic of the season, creating a continuous illuminated path that welcomes visitors, inviting them to take a stroll and explore local attractions.

To mark their 70th anniversary celebrations, Lidi Pomposa and Scacchi welcome guests with a sparkling backdrop of elegant illuminations and spectacular 3D installations, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.