![]() ![]() Kathrine Narducci, an actress and NYC native, will lead the festivities as grand marshal. You can’t have a festival without a parade-and the Grand Procession is one heck of a parade. After almost a century of practice, the feast’s merrymakers know how to party with food in hand. More than a million people come to stroll the strip of vendors, enjoying Italia in the form of crispy cannoli and zeppole. In-depth on the Feast of San Gennaro:Įvery September since 1926, in honor of the patron saint of Naples, the air in Little Italy becomes thick with the scents of smoky sausage-and-pepper sandos and fried dough. The festival stage is located on the corner of Grand and Mott Streets and features live entertainment starting at 6:30pm each night. The Feast of San Gennaro is located along Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets. Festivities are also found aong Hester Street between Baxter and Centre Streets, as well as on Grand between Baxter Street and Centre Market Place. There's a Solemn High Mass celebrating the patron Saint of Naples on Tuesday, September 19 starting at 6pm. The Grand Procession Procession begins at 2pm on Saturday, September 16. When is the Feast of San Gennaro?Īctivities kick off on Thursday, September 14 with the Blessing of the Stands. ![]() For 11 days, Little Italy is transformed into a red, white and green bash with special guests, live music and lots of fun. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best NYC events in September What is the Feast of San Gennaro?Īlthough the Feast of San Gennaro is a celebration of faith (folks tip their hats to the Patron Saint of Naples, Italy) the festive atmosphere, delicious food and colorful processions are what it’s known for. Eat at some of the best Italian restaurants in the city, watch colorful parades, catch live music and soak up all the fun of this early fall festival. Out-of-towners and locals get psyched for the annual Feast of San Gennaro and for good reason: the event includes the best spots in Little Italy. ![]()
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