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June 23, 2011
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- The second edition of the Feast of the Navy closed its doors with about 250,000 admissions
- The economic impact on the city of La Spezia are estimated at around two million euros
 The second edition of the Maritime Festival, held last week in La Spezia, has closed its doors with about 250,000 admissions between La Spezia and tourists from all over Italy and abroad. The more than 200 events in four days of the event have all been marked by a significant public presence, from morning until late evening.
- "On the Feast of the Navy - said the mayor of La Spezia, Massimo Federici - the city is acknowledged with pride, because it is a reflection of our history, of who we are and what we can realistically aspire to be. For many Italian and foreign visitors have been able to show with pride to be a great beach town, holds a historical, technical, technological and cultural one, not only at national level.After these first two highly successful editions, the Festival of the Navy is set to become increasingly the event that the Italian and international maritime culture look like a landmark. "
- "It was - the president has confirmed the Port Authority of La Spezia, Lorenzo Forcieri - a large collective celebration that this year has been anticipated by the visit of President Napolitano and the Feast of the Navy, two exceptional occasions that they have" warmed up "from the climate since June 9. Things went well, even under the commercial aspect, and from two years ago have improved the organization and quality. Those who worked on the event, which goes a special thanks. But the biggest thanks go to all that La Spezia with their participation and enthusiasm, the evening of the concert with the Navy Banda Musicale, the last evening with the Battle of the Pirates, all have made extraordinary events. It is obvious that we will continuously improve and, in this regard are welcome views, suggestions and even criticisms, valuable allies to grow the festival. "
- Among the events that have had the most number of appearances, the opening night with the show "The Black Pirate - The Abyss" by the Crown Events Company, which was attended by the international artist Howie B, has seen an influx of about 30,000 visitors, and culminated with the Saturday Night Blue, despite the less than optimal weather conditions, has sold out with about 90,000 visitors.
- The economic impact on the city to a first count, are estimated at around two million euros. The event counted on a total budget of 878,000 euros, of which 612,000 of institutional partners, 220,000 and 36,000 derived from sponsorship from miscellaneous income from sales of commercial spaces to merchandising.
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