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The Hoboken Italian Festival is Happening This Weekend

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The Hoboken Italian Festival {Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri} is back for 2018 and is happening this weekend — Thursday, September 6th through Sunday, September 9th. This Mile Square tradition dates back over 90 years and is returning for yet another year on Hoboken’s waterfront. Read on to learn more about the festivities happening this weekend {+ our favorite things about it}:

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Location + Schedule

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The Hoboken Italian Festival will take place along Sinatra Drive on Hoboken’s waterfront. The feast will feature a wide array of live performances, local vendors, and of course — FOOD {read: sausage sandwiches and fried zeppoles galore}. Below is the schedule of live performances that will take place on the stage at Sinatra Park:

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**Disclaimer: This schedule is from the Hoboken Italian Festival website and is not final — there is a chance the schedule of events may change so please check their website for any updates**

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Thursday, September 6th

Festival Opening Ceremony with Johnny Maggio at 5:00PM
Alexandra DeMattia at 6:00PM
Changing Lanes at 7:00PM
DJ Onesti at 10:00PM

Friday, September 7th

AXIS School of Dance

Freestyle Friday, presented by Big Daddy Entertainment starting at 6:00PM {featuring live performances by Judy Torres, Dani Dante, Roger Ortega, + more}

Saturday, September 8th 

Mass at St. Francis Church at 11:00AM
Festival Opening with Johnny Maggio at 12:00PM
Sinatra Stylings of Nick Pontarelli at 2:30PM
Vanessa Racci Band – Italiana Fresca at 4:30PM
MGM Band at 7:00PM
Fireworks Extravaganza on Pier A at 9:00PM

Sunday, September 9th 

Festival Opening with Johnny Maggio at 12:00PM
one95 at 1:00PM
Dan Amato & The Sentimental Gentlemen at 2:00PM
Gruppo Nostra at 4:00PM
Annual Grape Stomp Contest: Hoboken Police Department vs Hoboken Fire Department at 5:30PM
R3 Brothers at 6:00PM
Winner of the Super 50/50 Raffle Announced at 9:15PM

READ: 21 Events Happening in Hoboken + Jersey City This Weekend {September 6th-9th, 2018}

Why We Love It

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The Music + Entertainment

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The Hoboken Italian Festival has great live performances — a town favorite being Freestyle Friday {happening this Friday at 6:00PM} which always brings a huge 80’s music loving crowd. Besides the music, the entertainment is well, entertaining — like the annual grape stomping contest against the Hoboken Police Department + the Hoboken Fire Department. There’s seriously nothing better {or funnier} than watching police officers and firemen frantically stomping grapes — see above and check it out Sunday at 5:30PM. The stage is located at 2nd and Sinatra Drive.

The Food

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^Becuase nothing says Italian Festival like a rice ball the size of your head

Rice balls, sausage sandwiches, gyros — need we say more? The Hoboken Italian Festival has all the drool-worthy classics we wait for all year long. And of course, we can’t forget about the zeppoles for dessert — nothing in this world compares to that fluffy, greasy, and sugary goodness.

The Views

What makes the Hoboken Italian Festival unique from the others is the location — right on the Hoboken waterfront with stunning views of New York City. Not to mention, the fireworks display on Pier A is awesome and the perfect way to end a night at the feast.

The Pups Can Enjoy it, Too

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^ Pierre and his buddy waiting for a handout 

Of course, the dogs are welcome to join in on the fun {though they might be v jealous of your feast eats — just look at the photo above}. Word of advice, though — definitely leave your four-legged friends home on fireworks night {Saturday at 9:00PM}. It’s fun for them to walk around and enjoy the scenes during the day, but they aren’t the biggest fans of fireworks, and we don’t blame them!

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Will you be checking out the Hoboken Italian Festival this weekend? Share your favorite thing about it with us below and tag us in your feast pics on Instagram @HobokenGirlBlog + #HobokenGirl <3

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