Stay up to date with the latest news, information, and special offers. This money was then distributed to the needy poor of the neighborhood. Over time, the festival expanded into an 11-day street fair organized and run by people outside the neighborhood. After almost a century of practice, the feast’s merrymakers know how to party with food in hand. Swing by the inaugural Zeppole Eating Competition, sponsored by Danny on the Corner, as well as the fifth annual Meatball Eating Competition and the 22nd annual Cannoli Eating Competition, which takes place at Ferrara Bakery. Eat at some of the best Italian restaurants in the city, watch colorful parades, catch free concerts and of course, see the world-famous cannoli eating competition. Your Catholic Voice Foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. But instead, while the official San Gennaro feast is canceled along with all festivals and fairs in New York, Gelso & Grand is throwing a San Gennaro-inspired feast in Little Italy this year. We already have this email.

Alleva Dairy, the oldest cheese shop in the U.S., will provide eggplant, chicken and meatball parms for you to get your teeth around. All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, © Copyright 2020 Catholic Online. For 11 days, Little Italy is transformed into a red, white and green bash with special guests, live music and a cannoli eating contest. Every 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. Sunday, September 17Special guest performance by Gianni Russo. Posted: Tuesday September 8 2020. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Feast of San Gennaro 2017  Any unauthorized use, without prior written consent of Catholic Online is strictly forbidden and prohibited. It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. The Feast of San Gennaro (in Italian: Festa di San Gennaro) is an Italian-American festival.

Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! the famous cannoli-eating competition) and performances happening all week. Out-of-towners and locals get psyched for the annual Feast of San Gennaro, and for good reason: the … Blessing of the Stands at 6pm. This three day festival is held in the heart of Georgetown, WA, where many of Seattle's Italian community settled when they first arrived in Seattle. Thank you. Friday, September 15Annual Cannoli Eating Competition at 2pm. San Jenaro Mártir Año 305 El discípulo no es más que su maestro. Meek warns we are staring into the abyss, Saint of the Day for Thursday, Oct 22nd, 2020. All rights reserved. Copyright 2020 Catholic Online. Saint Jenaro Sánchez Delgadillo (September 19, 1886-January 17, 1927) was a Mexican martyr who died in the Cristero War. Enjoy! Once you’re stuffed, why not marvel at some real pros as they shovel mountains of food down their throats? The festival stage is located on the corner of Grand and Motts Sts and features live entertainment starting at 7:30pm each night. Time Out is a registered trademark of Time Out America LLC. You’re in luck! Serving cheesy and meat-filled Italian egg rolls, Roll Up is not afraid of deep-frying its delights until super crispy. The most important question is also tricky to answer: Which vendor deserves the first bite? We're not salespeople, but we depend on donations averaging $14.76 and fewer than 1% of readers give. Thanks for subscribing!

15,20). All Girls Marching Band, The Giglio Band, Red Mike Festival Band, Xavier Marching Band and The Statue of San Gennaro. Although 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.

Meeks warns we are staring into the abyss, Never silence a crying baby: Pope Francis rejoices in sound of crying baby during General Audience, Pope Francis calls for civil union law for same-sex couples, Catholic Online Shopping | World's Catholic Store. The feast is usually runs for 11 days in September. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. [4] The Las Vegas, Nevada, festival has traditional Italian cuisine, carnival rides and games, and entertainers such as Emilio Baglioni and Louis Prima's daughter, Lena Prima. If you fancy yourself a cannoli aficionado and still have room for a lot of dessert, that contest is open to the public. It is now an annual celebration of food and drink, and a major tourist attraction. Monday, September 18Opera Night at 7pm​. Déjà vu! Brave contestants square off with mountains of cannolis from Ferrara Bakery.

A community group was formed to manage the festival.

Thursday, September 14Johnny Mandolin at 5-7pm. Grand Marshal Steve Schirripa (, Once you’re stuffed, why not marvel at some real pros as they shovel mountains of food down their throats?