By Nicholas Zeitlinger

For five summer nights, the neighborhood surrounding Holy Rosary Church will come alive with music, games of chance, kids' activities, and delicious Italian food and drinks. It all takes place Aug. 12 through Aug. 16 at Holy Rosary Church on Sixth Street in Historic Downtown Jersey City celebrates 112 years of bringing its community together for lively summer fun with its annual La Festa Italiana.

The old world Italian feast honors the veneration of Maria SS. Dell'Assunta and St. Rocco, offers the Downtown community the opportunity to party with their neighbors. This year's festival will feature live bands, food and souvenir vendors, as well as traditional fare like fresh zeppoles, rice balls and limoncello.

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