2024 Feast of San Gennaro Dates

Key dates and times for the 2024 Feast of San Gennaro

• Festival duration: September 12 - September 22, 2024
• Grand Procession: Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 2 p.m.
• High Mass: Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 6 p.m. at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood
• Daily opening hours: 11:30 AM
• Closing times:
  • Midnight on Fridays and Saturdays
  • 11 PM every other day of the week

Location and scope of Little Italy NYC San Gennaro 2024

• Main area: Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets
• Additional streets:
  • Hester Street between Baxter and Centre Streets
  • Grand Street between Baxter Street and Centre Market Place
• Total coverage: 11 blocks in the Little Italy neighborhood of Manhattan

Key events and attractions for the 2024 Feast of San Gennaro

• Grand Procession: Features a statue of San Gennaro, floats, and a festival band
• Religious procession: Follows the high mass on September 19
• Traditional Italian cuisine: Including pizza, meatballs, sausage and peppers, cannoli, zeppoles, and espresso
• Live entertainment: Music and performances throughout the San Gennaro festival 2024 schedule

Notable participants in the Little Italy NYC San Gennaro 2024

• Grand Marshal: Chef Anne Burrell, host of Food Network's "Worst Cooks in America"

Historical significance of the Feast of San Gennaro

• Origin: Started in 1926 by Neapolitan immigrants in Lower East Side Manhattan
• Patron Saint: Honors San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, who died in martyrdom in 305 AD

FAQ

When is the 2024 Feast of San Gennaro?

The 2024 Feast of San Gennaro will take place from September 12 to September 22, 2024, in Little Italy, New York City.

What are the daily hours for the San Gennaro festival 2024?

The festival opens daily at 11:30 AM. It closes at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 11 PM on all other days of the week.

Where is the Little Italy NYC San Gennaro 2024 festival located?

The festival takes place primarily on Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets, with additional activities on Hester Street and Grand Street, covering 11 blocks in Manhattan's Little Italy neighborhood.

What are some key events in the San Gennaro festival 2024 schedule?

Key events include the Grand Procession on Saturday, September 14 at 2 p.m., and the High Mass followed by a religious procession on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m.

What kind of food and entertainment can I expect at the 2024 Feast of San Gennaro?

Visitors can enjoy traditional Italian cuisine such as pizza, meatballs, sausage and peppers, cannoli, and zeppoles. The festival also features live entertainment, including music and performances throughout its duration.