The traditional Festival of Saint Peter will take over the Quai des Etats-Unis and the harbor on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June. It originated to protect from barbaric intrusions and to gain the favor of the patron saint of fishermen, thus “la Festa de San Pèire” was born.
Several centuries later, this tradition persists and includes numerous events: a procession of fishermen from the Gésù Church to the Quai des Etats-Unis, Ponchettes Beach, blessing, mass, folk dances, cremation of a boat, and the magical parade of flower-decorated boats in the Lympia basin which delights everyone each year.
Therefore, join us at the Port of Nice from Saturday to celebrate Saint Peter and the fishermen of Nice.
Program:
Saturday, June 24 – Quai des Etats-Unis
Activities and Niçoise specialties
6:30 PM-8:00 PM Serenades (port quays, old town, Promenade des Anglais)
8:15 PM Gathering in front of the Gésù Church (12, Rue Droite)
8:30 PM: Fishermen’s procession from the Gésù to the Quai des Etats-Unis and quay entertainment
9:00 PM: Blessing of the sea and boat cremation
9:30 PM-11:00 PM Variety show:
– la Ciamada Nissarda (Niçois songs)
– la Parpaiola (Niçois folklore)
– Evelyne Nabet (hosting and variety)
– Lanciour (traditional music of the County of Nice)
– Jazzy San’ (dance)
Sunday, June 25 – Lympia and Amiraux Basins
4:00 PM-5:15 PM Musical entertainment on the quays, evolution of the flower-decorated boats in the Lympia and Amiraux basins
5:15 PM Fishermen’s procession from the Docks quay to Notre-Dame du Port Church followed by mass
7:00 PM Honor aperitif
Information: 04 97 13 22 87 / 04 97 13 21 21
