Cavalcade (parade) of Boats
Spectators line the street to watch the colorful parade led by locals and festival royalty.
Around 14:00
Festival of Saint Mary Magdalene (Beaumont-Hague)
Fête de la Madeleine
La Hague, France
Jul 19 - 20, 2025ConfirmedSource
Each July, the village of Beaumont-Hague honors Saint Mary Magdalene, patron of fishermen, with the Fête de la Madeleine. A morning Mass gives way to a grand cavalcade of decorated boats and floats, in a celebration that joins Christian devotion to the fishing culture of the Hague coast.
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Fireworks finale
Spectacular fireworks show reflected on water to end the celebration.
Around 23:00
Where it happens
Église de Beaumont-Hague
La Hague, France
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Plan the timing
Dress modestly for church services
Read the local rhythm
Attend quietly during mass; follow procession respectfully.
Respect local boundaries
Respect during church mass; general public festivity elsewhere.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
LOCAL RELIGIOUS RITUAL
Festival of Saint Mary Magdalene (Beaumont-Hague)
Fête de la Madeleine
La Hague, France
Each July, the village of Beaumont-Hague honors Saint Mary Magdalene, patron of fishermen, with the Fête de la Madeleine. A morning Mass gives way to a grand cavalcade of decorated boats and floats, in a celebration that joins Christian devotion to the fishing culture of the Hague coast.
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The story behind it
Rooted in Christian tradition and fishing culture, the festival honors Mary Magdalene who is venerated by coastal communities. The parades and boat cavalcade reflect the village’s nautical identity, as many villagers are linked to the sea. It has become a seasonal highlight for this part of the Cotentin peninsula.
Key moments to know
Around 14:00Approximate
Cavalcade (parade) of Boats
Spectators line the street to watch the colorful parade led by locals and festival royalty.
Around 23:00Approximate
Fireworks finale
Spectacular fireworks show reflected on water to end the celebration.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Dress modestly for church services
Read the local rhythm
Attend quietly during mass; follow procession respectfully.
Respect local boundaries
Respect during church mass; general public festivity elsewhere.
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Ask permission
Essentials at a glance
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Jul 19 - 20, 2025
Confirmed
City / Area
La Hague
Normandy
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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