Over the past century, New York City's Feast of San Gennaro has grown from a one-day, parochial affair into an 11-day event that draws more than a million visitors. Spencer Platt/Getty Images via The Conversation Sep 17, 2026 Sep 17, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Spencer Platt/Getty Images via The Conversation As featured on The story of Little Italy’s Feast of San Gennaro is the story of how Italian immigrants became American Italian immigrants used to be accused of clinging too tightly to the Old World. Today, millions gather in Little Italy to celebrate the food, faith and traditions they brought with them. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Images Videos CommentedSorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles.
The story of Little Italy’s Feast of San Gennaro is the story of how Italian immigrants became American Italian immigrants used to be accused of clinging too tightly to the Old World. Today, millions gather in Little Italy to celebrate the food, faith and traditions they brought with them.