The fogheraccia or focheraccia

The fogheraccia, focheraccia or focarina (fugaràza in the Rimini area, fugaréna in the rest of Romagna) is a popular ritual typical of Romagna folklore held every year on the evening of March 18. The festival, widespread throughout Romagna, consists of lighting large bonfires in which to burn, according to the most recent custom, old furniture, pruning scraps or other woody material to celebrate the end of the winter season. Here is a list of fogheracce in the Rimini area: Rimini(RN)In Rimini Marina Centro, harbor area, a cheerful evening with a large bonfire on the public beach and a market.Bellaria-Igea Marina (RN)The focarina is lit on the town's harbor, an evening full of fun and tradition, with food stands offering typical local specialties. Viserba (RN)On the beach of Bagno 31 entertainment, music and gastronomy around the fire.Gemmano (RN)In Piazza Roma: traditional fire held in honor of St. Joseph.Montescudo (RN)In the Piazzale di Via Termine: from the Romagna peasant tradition, the fires of St. Joseph greet the return of spring with the wish for a good harvest. Poggio Torriana (RN)Municipal sports center in Poggio Berni, a town in the territories of the Malatesta Seignory adjacent to Santarcangelo di Romagna.Torre Pedrera (RN)The focarina will be lit in the square in front of the church of San Gioanni in Bagno. All fires are ignited at approximately 8, 8:30 p.m.