Thursday, September 15, 2011 – Sunday, September 25, 2011
Featuring a 10 minute continuous video highlighting
the history and cultural significance of the Feast of San Gennaro.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 15 –
2 to 3 PM: 10th Annual Cannoli Eating Competition
6 to 7 PM: Blessing of the Stands
Saturday, September 17 –
2 to 4 PM: 85th Birthday Party for Little Italy's Feast of San Gennaro
Feast of San Gennaro Will Celebrate Couples Who First Met at the Feast
and Later Got Married
Sunday, September 18 –
10 AM to 4 PM: Feast of San Gennaro Blood Drive in association with the American Red Cross
Monday, September 19 (Official Feast day) –
5 PM: A Celebratory High Mass in honor of San Gennaro in Most Precious Blood Church,
the National Sanctuary of San Gennaro
6 PM: A Religious Procession in which the Statue of San Gennaro is carried through the Streets of the Feast
Saturday, September 24 (Grand Procession) –
2 PM: A colorful parade with floats, marching bands, musical entertainers
and the Statue of San Gennaro through the Streets of Little Italy
Performance Stage Schedule
(Performance stage is located at the intersection of Mott and Grand Streets)
Thursday, September 15 –
7 to 9:30 PM: Johnny Mandolin & Friends with Debbie Broadway and
Jorge Buccio and Mike Sergio (Frank Sinatra Tribute)
Friday, September 16 –
2 to 3 PM: Singer Sal Manzo
3 to 6 PM: NOW 92.3 FM (Live Radio Broadcast)
7 to 9:30 PM: Nostalgia (Live Concert)
Saturday, September 17 –
7 to 10 PM: WCBS-101.1 FM (Live radio broadcast):
Joe Causi hosts his popular music program from the feast.
Sunday, September 18 –
2 to 3 PM: Singer Sal Manzo
7 to 9:30 PM: Gianni Russo and Band in Concert
Monday, September 19 –
3 to 4 PM: Singer Sal Manzo
7 to 9:30 PM: Michael Castaldo in Concert
Tuesday, September 20 –
7 to 9:30 PM: Jesse Possa Trio
Wednesday, September 21 –
7 to 10 PM: A Musical Remembrance of … Enrico Caruso
Thursday, September 22 –
7 to 9:30 PM: Sound Affair (Concert)
Friday, September 23 –
7 to 9:30 PM: Vitro Piccone and The Elegants (Concert)
Saturday, September 24 –
6 to 7 PM: Warm-up for Cousin Brucie live Sirius Satellite Radio Music Show
7 to 10 PM: Sirius Satellite Radio live music broadcast hosted by the legendary
disc jockey and radio host Bruce Morrow (Cousin Brucie)
Sunday, September 25 –
6 to 9 PM: Popular singer Jenna Esposito will perform a selection of Italian folk songs
and songs made famous by Italian American vocalists.
Italian American Museum
155 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10013
Tel: 212.965.9000
Email: Info@ItalianAmericanMuseum.org
The Feast of San Gennaro is presented by Figli Di San Gennaro, Inc.
