Presented annually by Figli di San Gennaro, Inc, (Children of San Gennaro), a not-for-profit community organization dedicated to keeping alive the spirit and faith of the early Italian immigrants whose first home in America was the Lower Manhattan neighborhood known today as Little Italy.
Although this is an annual celebration of faith, it is known for its festive atmosphere, with events featuring religious processions and colorful parades, free musical entertainment and a wide range of ethnic food delicacies served in restaurants and cafes. There is even a world famous cannoli eating contest.
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"This feast of San Gennaro holds a special place in the place of Italian people everywhere," so says Joseph Mattone, President of Figli di San Gennaro, Inc. "It is a festive period of faith and redemption, a time for remembrance and reconciliation, and a time for celebration...The feast brings the world to Little Italy and Little Italy to the world."
Dude on the left looks super sad to be eating cannoli
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