Clear your calendar and your stomach–NYC’s ultimate feast of all feasts is officially celebrating a historic century in Manhattan.
The 100th Feast of San Gennaro returns to Little Italy this fall, transforming 15 downtown blocks into an 11-day extravaganza of fried zeppoles, live entertainment, and streetside celebration. As the largest and longest-running Italian festival in the U.S., the 2026 centennial milestone promises expanded programming, special performances straight from Naples, and larger crowds than ever before.
Even better? Admission is completely free! Here’s everything you need to know about navigating the historic 100th celebration.
🇮🇹 What to expect at the 100th Feast of San Gennaro
For 11 glorious days from September 17 through September 27, 2026, Mulberry Street (between Canal and Houston Streets), along with stretches of Hester and Grand Streets, will shut down to car traffic and turn into the city’s biggest Italian block party.…