More than a million people every year make their way to the historic streets of Little Italy to experience the Feast of San Gennaro, NYC’s largest and longest-running Italian festival. Now celebrating its 96th anniversary, religious processions, parades, live music, and authentic Italian eats highlight the festivities. The 2022 Feast of San Gennaro starts on Thursday, September 15th and runs through Sunday, September 25th.
San Gennaro legends like deep-fried Oreos, sausage ‘n’ peppers, and zeppole (a beloved Italian pastry) are all available, along with new favorites from the neighborhood’s latest generation of cafes and restaurants. There's even a cannoli eating contest: on Friday, September 16th, Ferrara Bakery and Cafe will sponsor the 26th Annual Cannoli Eating Competition.
