Wednesday, August 5 thru Sunday, August 9, 2026
10 things you didn’t know about la festa jc
The "Church lady" cafe
Called "Caffe Italiano" it is located behind the church and sells espresso and fresh cannoli.
Famous rice balls
1,000 Rice Balls per day served covered in Italian gravy. Get them while they last!
Wine and peaches
Super 50/50 raffle
Try this Summer drink - traditional wine and peaches served at the beer/wine garden.
Super 50/50 raffle
Live music jersey style
Super 50/50 raffle
This is a big one! Prizes often exceed $10,000.
Live music jersey style
Live music jersey style
Live music jersey style
Springsteen tribute bands and classic Italian-American tunes start at 7 PM nightly
114 year-old tradition
Live music jersey style
Live music jersey style
Held since 1902, making it one of the longest-running Italian festivals in the region.
Saintly celebration
Procession of statues
Saintly celebration
The festival specifically honors Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Rocco.
Hand made zeppole
Procession of statues
Saintly celebration
Parishioners hand make the zeppole (fried dough), a fan-favorite treat, using a secret recipe.
Procession of statues
Procession of statues
Procession of statues
On the final day, statues of the patron saints are carried through the streets, accompanied by a marching band.
Thank you to La Festa Italiana 2025 Sponsors
Presenting sponsor
Platinum sponsors
Gold sponsors
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La Festa Italiana Jersey City, Inc.
344 6th Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302, United States
