Feast Information - 100th Anniversary Celebration!

Feast Date: September 10th – 13th, 2026

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, when the 800lb statue of Madonna Dei Martiri or Madonna of the Martyrs is carried through the streets of Hoboken from St. Francis Church, 308 Jefferson St.

This includes a reenactment of the Blessing of the Fleet in the Hudson River, culminating with a fireworks show over Sinatra Park. The Madonna is sailed around the Hudson before it returns to the church.

 
 

Feast Schedule 2026

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Thursday, 9/10
Country Music Night

Krystal – Hoboken’s own kicks off the evening with country rock hits like Free Bird, Sweet Home Alabama, and American Girl.

Boots & Bling – teaching feast patrons all there is to know about country line dancing! @bootsandblinglinedancingllc

Come ride our mechanical bull (at your own risk!)

Feast Bar – Stop by for a special tequila and bourbon tasting, sponsored by Gallo Wines of NJ (must be 21 or older to enter the bar)

Austin City Nights – Our feature band of the night is back by popular demand putting their own twists on modern country and classic rock! (Live Modern Country & Classic Rock Band | Austin City Nights)

Friday, 9/11
Salute to America

5:00pm–6:00pm
The City of Hoboken will conduct its annual memorial service to pay tribute to the members of the community whose lives were lost 25 years ago today.

Tunnel to Towers
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7:00pm–12:00am
Salute to America – Hoboken Italian Festival's way of honoring America and its music icons.
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Kyle Martin’s “Piano Man” – a tribute to Billy Joel. In 2007 the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel, hand-picked Kyle to play the lead role in Broadway’s Smash hit “Movin Out.” All proceeds will be donated to Tunnel to Towers.
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Hugo Valenti – We continue our tribute with the Ultimate Journey tribute. Hugo brings the magic of Journey’s music to life like no one else can!

7:00pm–9:00pm
Centennial Hospitality Suite – An exclusive culinary experience, with breathtaking views of the Manhattan on Pier A, and a bird’s eye view of our live entertainment stage.
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Saturday, 9/12
Our Feast Day

11:00am
Mass at St Francis Church

2:00pm
Hoboken Street Procession begins and includes our “Blessing of the Fleet” on the Hudson River starting at the Hoboken Ferry Station at approximately 4:00pm.

The Procession culminates this year at the festival stage on Pier A at 5:30 pm

3:00pm–4:00pm
La Strana Sensazione – Italian cover band joining us from Molfetta, to perform their top hits.

5:00pm–6:00pm
Dio LoVuole Band – Back from Molfetta and performing once again. Formed in 2015 and comprised of passionate musicians aiming to create uplifting Christian music.

7:00pm–8:00pm
Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti – Heidi Klum’s unforgettable 2016 Golden Buzzer recipient and finalist of America’s Got Talent, sings the songs of the classic crooners like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Tony Bennett.

9:00pm
Drone Show
– Look east to the Hudson River as we launch our first-ever drone show! Brought to you by Pixis Drones and sponsored by Mutti USA, our 100th Anniversary Drone Show will not disappoint!
(Check out our Drone Show promo video)

R3 Brothers – R3 will cap off the night and has been performing at the festival for nearly 20 years. They’re cutting their trip to Italy short to perform at our 100th anniversary feast night!

7:00pm–9:00pm
Centennial Hospitality Suite – An exclusive culinary experience, with breathtaking views of the Manhattan on Pier A, and a bird’s eye view of our live entertainment stage.
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Sunday, 9/13
Feast Finale

NFL Kickoff – Watch the NFL Opening Sunday games in our Feast Bar!

3:00pm–6:00pm
Moroccan Sheepherders – A dynamic, energetic 12-piece band with horns playing live cover music, less traveled. The perfect band for a Sunday afternoon on the pier@

4:00pm–6:00pm
Centennial Hospitality Suite – An exclusive culinary experience, with breathtaking views of the Manhattan on Pier A, and a bird’s eye view of our live entertainment stage.
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7:00pm–8:45pm
The Jersey Tenors – Ultimate Tribute to Frankie Valli, The Beach Boys, Queen, and more. We close out the festival with a special performance by The Jersey Tenors. They will take the stage at 7:00pm for a special 2-set performance that will blow you away!
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Procession Route

2026 Procession Route

 

Vendor Info

Application Deadline is August 15, 2026.
Any application post marked after August 15, 2026 will be assessed a late fee. Rules, regulations, and important information are all outlined in the form.


Sponsors

A lot goes into putting on the Hoboken Italian Festival. Many thanks to all of our Sponsors!

 
 
 
 

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