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99th Feast of San Gennaro Celebrates Italian Heritage in NYC

9/14/2025

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The Feast of San Gennaro festival in Little Italy, NYC, takes place from September 12 to 21, 2025, marking its 99th anniversary.
The Grand Procession, featuring floats and celebrities, occurs on September 13 at 2 p.m., with actor Joe Piscopo as the grand marshal.
Vendors along Mulberry Street offer traditional Italian foods such as sausage, zeppoles, and cannoli.
The festival, which began in 1926 as a one-day event, honors San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, and attracts thousands of visitors.

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The Feast of San Gennaro festival in Little Italy, NYC, takes place from September 12 to 21, 2025, marking its 99th anniversary.
The Grand Procession, featuring floats and celebrities, occurs on September 13 at 2 p.m., with actor Joe Piscopo as the grand marshal.
Vendors along Mulberry Street offer traditional Italian foods such as sausage, zeppoles, and cannoli.
The festival, which began in 1926 as a one-day event, honors San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, and attracts thousands of visitors.