Hoboken Italian Festival's Super Sunday 5K
Hut. Hut. Run! Sunday, February 9, 2025 - 10:00 am. Discover the excitement of a flat, fast course that showcases the iconic Manhattan skyline views.
Hoboken Italian Festival Annual Gala
Join us Saturday, March 29 at Macaluso’s in Hawthorn NJ for our Annual Gala! Cocktail Hour starts at 6:00pm followed by Dinner, Open Bar & Live Music!
Event Details
Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri
September 5th – 8th
One of the largest Italian Festivals in the Tri-State. Our celebratory feast includes a parade, rides, entertainment, food that made Hoboken famous and a spectacular fireworks show!
We Light the Tradition
Culture, migration, traditions, art and money have always had a complicated and controversial relationship. We commit to give light to the project: “We Light the Tradition”, please be a part of it with us.
Our Location on the Hudson
We have the perfect spot for the Feast - Right along the Hudson River!
Sinatra Drive between 1st Street to 3rd Street.
History of our Festival
The tradition of the Madonna Dei Martiri goes back to 1399. Ladislao di Durazzo, King of Napoli, ordered the Street festival & Religious celebration be combined to celebrate the “Miracle” and blessings of the Madonna.
Join us February 2–16
September 5th – 8th, 2024
Our 98th Anniversary Celebration!
The Hoboken Italian Festival is a four day festival of music food and fun from Thursday through Sunday. No day is greater however than Saturday, our “Feast” day. The day the 800lb statue of the Madonna Dei Martiri or Madonna of the Martyrs is carried through the streets of Hoboken.
Feast Schedule
Visit our Feast Entertainment Schedule for complete lineup details!
Thursday, 9/5
5:00pm–8:00pm
DJ Nicco DiRenz – Top 40 Dance Remix and Disco Classics
8:00pm–11:00pm
DJ Rich Resz – Top 40 Country & Dance Remix
Friday, 9/6
5:00pm–6:00pm
DJ Music
6:00pm–8:30pm
Promised Land – The best of Bruce Springsteen, SouthSide Johnny, Lil Steven and the Disciples of Soul, plus other great Jersey Bands
9:00pm–12:00am
Austin City Nights – Modern Country cover band playing all your Country favorites from today’s hits and more.
Saturday, 9/7
NOTICE: DUE TO INCLIMENT WEATHER, THE NOVENA PROCESSION AND FIREWORKS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY, 9/8.
The Saturday Entertainment schedule below will proceed as planned. Thank you for your understanding!
Saturday Entertainment
12:00pm–1:00pm
DJ Music
1:00pm–2:00pm
Vanessa Racci – Jazz and Cabaret
2:00pm–3:00pm
Rosario Drago – A rising artist in the American dance scene, Rosario incorporates a variety of flavors; Italian, Neopolitan, American, and Latin
3:00pm–4:00pm
Vanessa Racci – Jazz and Cabaret
4:00pm–5:00pm
Rosario Drago – Italian, Neopolitan, American, and Latin songs
4:00pm–6:45pm
Diolovuole Band – Italian musical group from Molfetta
7:00pm
R3 Brothers – One of the hottest wedding bands in the NY TriState area
Sunday, 9/8
2024 NOVENA SCHEDULE
11:00am
Feast Mass at St. Francis Church
2:00pm
Feast Procession begins at St. Francis Church
4:00–5:00pm
Madonna on Boat on the Hudson River
8:00pm
Madonna back to the Church.
12:00pm–4:00pm
Italian Cars ‘n Cannoli Car Club Show – Presented by Italian Cars ‘n Cannoli Car Club
12:00pm–2:00pm
DJ Brendan O'Neil – Dance, House, and Techno Music
2:00pm–4:00pm
DJ Anthony Paglucci – Freestyle & House Classics
4:00pm–6:00pm
DJ Raphael Valentino – iHeart Radio and KTU
6:00pm–9:00pm
DJ Rich Resz – Top 40 Country & Dance Remix
Sunday Fireworks
9:15pm
Our Annual Feast Fireworks
Procession Route
Vendor Application
Application Deadline is August 15, 2024.
Any application post marked after August 15, 2024 will be assessed a late fee. Rules, regulations, and important information are all outlined in the form.
Our Annual Feast Fireworks
Sunday. September 8th, 9:15 pm
Sponsors
A lot goes into putting on the Hoboken Italian Festival. Many thanks to all of our Sponsors!
Tradition of the Madonna Dei Martiri
The tradition goes back to rule of Ladislao di Durazzo, the King of Napoli, in 1399. The festival was designed to celebrate the “Miracle” and blessings of the Madonna. Traditionally held on Sept. 8, the Universal Feast of the Nativity of Mary.
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