On 23rd November, Rimini lights up with "the Christmas Dream", the coordinated illumination of 100 kilometres spread throughout the city, at the beach from Miramare to Torre Pedrera, passing through the various districts and boroughs, to the historic centre. A Christmas of tradition, with ceilings of stars, luminous installations, and Christmas decorations.
To light up the magic of Christmas, at 6 pm on Sunday 23 November, an evocative countdown creating the anticipation in full Christmas spirit and officially kicking off the programme of events 'Rimini, the world's longest New Year's Eve', which will last until Epiphany.  The lighting ceremony, scheduled for 6 p.m., will be preceded by the arrival in Piazza Cavour of the ‘È per te’ walk to protest violence against women and an evocative show capable of creating anticipation, while the scene will be populated by artists in costume. But the climax will come around 6 p.m. with the simultaneous lighting of 100 kilometres of lights. An explosive moment, punctuated by confetti cannons and the festive notes of a medley of Christmas songs, which will kick off an evening finale filled with music and entertainment.
Even the beach lights up for Christmas. In the harbour area, the ice rink and Christmas village between Piazzale Boscovich and the beach will be decked out in festive decorations in anticipation of the official opening on Saturday 29th. The monumental sand nativity scene created by internationally renowned master sculptors will also be back again this year. On the beach a fascinating walk suspended over the sand dunes, comes to life with 30 benches connected by lights and installations with 'Un mare d'Inverno', "A winter's sea".