Feast Of San Gennaro Kicks Off In Manhattan's Little Italy: What To Know

NEW YORK CITY — The annual Feast of San Gennaro Festival has kicked off in Lower Manhattan's Little Italy

The festival held on Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston streets will take place until Sept. 21, with the Grand Procession and parade taking place on Saturday at 2 p.m.

This year's grand marshal is actor and radio talk show host Joe Piscopo. The Grand Procession will feature floats, celebrities, a gondola, the festival band, the statue of San Gennaro and antique cars.

The 11-day festival will feature cannoli, pizza, meatball, and zeppole eating contests, an opera night, and a high mass celebrating the patron Saint of Naples, among other events.

The Feast of San Gennaro Festival was created in 1926 by a group of Italian immigrants who decided to have a one-day block party for the patron saint and protector of Naples — Saint Gennaro.

Street Closures For The Feast of San Genarro Festival

• Mulberry Street between Canal Street and East Houston Street
• Baxter Street between Canal Street and Grand Street
• Mott Street between Canal Street and East Houston Street
• Centre Market Place between Grand Street and Broome Street
• Centre Street between Canal Street and Broome Street
• Cleveland Place between Broome Street and Spring Street
• Lafayette Street between Spring Street and East Houston Street
• Canal Street between Bowery and Centre Street
• Hester Street between Mott Street and Centre Street
• Grand Street between Elizabeth Street and Centre Street
• Broome Street between Mott Street and Centre Street/Cleveland Place
• Kenmare Street between Mott Street and Cleveland Place
• Spring Street between Mott Street and Cleveland Place/Lafayette Street
• Prince Street between Mott Street and Lafayette Street
• Jersey Street between Mulberry Street and Lafayette Street

For a full list of events and vendors, you can visit the festival's website.