Grado offers a wide range of activities and events for all those who choose to spend the weekend of 01st May there, regardless of the weather conditions. This article will present the best options for both sunny and rainy days, ensuring that every moment of your holiday is unforgettable. Find all the events taking place in Grado HERE.
For Sunny Days:
- Opening of the bathing season. On 01st May at 1 p.m., Inauguration Ceremony at the main entrance to the GIT Beach.
Programme:
- 13.00 Main entrance of the GIT Beach; parade of the Grado Town Band.
- 13.15 Main entrance of the GIT Beach; official speeches by the Authorities and benediction.
- 13.45 Main entrance to the GIT Beach; flag hoisting and national anthem.
- 14.00 Marine Spa; inauguration of POP ART Exhibition
- 14.45 Bar Isola d'Oro; pre-event music with DJ Set
- 16.00 Bar Isola d'Oro; Disco Music from the 70s and 80s Live Summer 2024 with Joe di Brutto
- 17.45 Bar Isola d'Oro; post music event with DJ Set.
- Charity Motorbike Rally. Wednesday 01st May, from 09.30 am at the Palasport in Piazzale Azzurri d'Italia, charity motor rally. Exhibition of enduro motorbikes, American cars, rock bands performing live. Public event.
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'Like a fairy tale' women's fashion-show in Austro-Hungarian dresses. Sunday, 5th May, women's fashion-show in Austro-Hungarian dresses (1892-1914)
4 p.m. start from the main entrance of the GIT beach; the parade will then wind its way along the pedestrian avenues of the town centre;
6.00 p.m. stop and themed entertainment in Piazza Biagio Marin (Casa della Musica);
7.30 p.m. Conclusion.
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36th Asparagus Festival. From 24th April to 5th May, the eagerly awaited festival dedicated to the white asparagus of Fossalon returns, with special asparagus dishes, shows, sale of local products, Luna Park for the little ones, mothers' cakes and much more! Every day a special dish will be added to the menu! Discover the complete programme HERE.
- Discover Grado on your own with the online Audioguides. Take advantage of the good weather to explore the historical and naturalistic beauties of Grado. Click HERE and follow one of the three suggested itineraries: historical-cultural; sea and wellness; sport, nature and food & wine. These routes will guide you through attractions such as the Basilica of Santa Eufemia, the Nazario Sauro waterfront, the Mandracchio Harbour and the surrounding nature reserves.
- Museum of Fishing and Lagoon Civilisation. In December 2023, the new Museum of Fishing and Lagoon Civilisation was opened, which tells the story of the lagoon civilisation. Admission to the museum is free of charge.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm.
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (1st, 25th and 26th April, 1st May) from 09:30 to 1:00 pm and from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- Monday 8 to Thursday 11 April from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (special opening)
- Every Sunday from 31 March to 9 June 2024, free Illustrations (minimum 5 participants) will be organised at 10.30 am, lasting approximately one hour, to discover the museum. Extra Illustrations will also be held on the following days:
- I April 2024 beginning at 10:30 am and 5:00 pm
- 8, 9, 10, 11, 25 and 26 April 2024 beginning at 5:00 pm
- 1st and 18th May 2024 beginning at 5:00 pm.
Reservations for visits with illustrations are compulsory from 29 March 2024 by calling: +39 338 9912068 (also Whatsapp)
- Elisabeth of Austria - Modern Woman' exhibition. At the House of Music, this exhibition offers an intimate exploration of the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria through personal objects, portraits, and poetic reflections. A journey through history to discover her cultural and feminine legacy, available until 26 May. Free admission. OPENING HOURS:
- Saturday 4.00 -7.30 pm
- Sunday and public holidays (25 April, 1 May) 10.00 am/1.00 pm - 4.00 pm/7.30 pm
- Monday-Tuesday 1 and 2 April 4.00 pm - 7.30 pm
- Fridays 26 April, 3, 10, 17 and 24 May 4.00/7.30 pm
- Thursday 2 May 4.00/7.30 pm
Guided tour by curator Marina Bressan every Sunday in April and Sundays 5, 12 and 19 May at 4.30 pm
- Outdoor Activities. For sports lovers, Grado offers several options such golf, SUP and kitesurfing. As regards the latter sport, Kite Life FVG organises, from 15 April to 31 May 2024, from Monday to Friday, the Kite Camp Full Immersion, specifically for families and groups. This course will take place in one of the ideal spots to learn kitesurfing, thanks to the shallow sandy waters and constant spring winds, which offer safety and fun.
- Bicycle excursions: On fine spring days explore the surroundings of Grado by bike, following the cycle paths that will take you to discover breathtaking landscapes and hidden treasures of the lagoon. Discover the itineraries HERE.
- Exhibition of reproductions of women's clothing from the period 1892-1914. From 30th March to 2nd May, in the windows of the former Cristallo Cinema in Viale Dante Alighieri, 74, it will be possible to admire Adriana Roppa's sartorial creations made for the 'La Signora delle Fiabe' Association, reproducing the women's dresses used by women from 1892 to 1914.
- Basic mosaic course. At Calle Zanini 7, Grado, from 01st to 04th May, a practical course to learn the basics of this ancient technique. Information:
Michela Marcon; m3michela@gmail.com; Tel.+39 339.2290104. - Weekly market. Saturday 04th May, like every Saturday of the year, from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm in Viale Italia, in Città Giardino, weekly market with stalls selling leather goods, clothing, footwear, flowers and plants, hobbies and sports, toys, costume jewellery, and gastronomic stalls selling typical regional products.
- Shopping. Shopping in Grado is truly a unique experience! Jewellers and artisan workshops, designer home furnishings and brocantage, eyewear, footwear and children's toy shops; nautical items, bookshops, artists' workshops but also refined boutiques with the most prestigious brands and shops with excellent food and wine... Look around as you stroll through the calli and campielli: you are sure to find the shops best suited to your needs. Discover our partner shops HERE.
- Excursions to the lagoon and Barbana. To discover the Grado Lagoon you can take a motorboat trip to Porto Buso or go to the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the island of Barbana with the "Motoscafisti Gradesi" regular service. You can spend a pleasant day in the company of friends by renting a boat and enjoying the beautiful waters and wilderness of Banco d'Orio, or you can have a Taxi Boat or NCC accompany you between the casoni and mote...
- Food and wine. Among the many activities you can do in Grado during these days is to enjoy local products, expertly prepared by the countless restaurants on the island, paired with the many regional wines. Discover our partner restaurants, pizzerias, bars and osterias HERE.
- Boat trips to Trieste, Aquileia and Lignano Sabbiadoro. From 01st May, boat connections between the main seaside resorts in Friuli Venezia Giulia will be available again. All information HERE.
For Rainy Days:
- Museum of Fishing and Lagoon Civilisation. Take advantage of the rainy days to visit this museum that tells the story of the lagoon civilisation. With extended opening hours on public holidays, you can immerse yourself in local traditions and take part in free guided tours, booking in advance.
- Elisabeth of Austria - Modern Woman' exhibition At the House of Music, this exhibition offers an intimate exploration of the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria through personal objects, portraits, and poetic reflections. A journey through history to discover her cultural and feminine legacy, available until 26 May.
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36th Asparagus Festival. From 24 April to 5 May, the eagerly awaited festival dedicated to the white asparagus of Fossalon returns, with special asparagus dishes, shows, sale of local products, Luna Park for the little ones, mothers' cakes and much more! Every day a special dish will be added to the menu! The event will take place indoors and will also be held in case of rain. Discover the complete programme HERE.
- Wellness. Swimming pools, spas, wellness centres: a sea of wellness & beauty services to relax and pamper yourself, even on holiday. Find out where HERE.
- Basic mosaic course. At Calle Zanini 7, Grado, from 01st to 04th May, a practical course to learn the basics of this ancient technique. Information:
Michela Marcon; m3michela@gmail.com; Tel.+39 339.2290104. - Shopping. Shopping in Grado is truly a unique experience! Look around as you stroll through the calli and campielli: you are sure to find the shops best suited to your needs. Discover our partner shops HERE.
- Food and wine. If it's raining, after a visit to the museum and exhibition, what could be better than tasting the local products, expertly prepared by the island's countless restaurants, paired with the many regional wines? Discover our partner restaurants, pizzerias, bars and osterias HERE.
Whatever the weather, Grado promises 'long weekend' full of culture, history, good food, and fun. Be sure to book your guided tours in advance and get ready for an unforgettable experience on the Island of the Sun.