New Jersey is a diverse state, and you’ll find a wide variety of cultural festivals here…Polish, Portuguese, Irish, German, Native American, and Scandanavian, to name a few. However, one of the most famous has to be an Italian festival that dates back nearly a century.

If you are an Italian, know an Italian, or simply enjoy Italian cuisine, you've probably heard of this iconic festival.
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The festival, now in its 93rd year, emulates the "Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri" which began in 1399 in Molfetta, Italy.
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The festival takes place over four days and has deep roots in religion. The Madonna is carried through the streets of Hoboken on Saturday afternoon followed by a unique blessing of the feet.
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Visitors will also enjoy music, amusement rides, fireworks, and food vendors.
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Food is a big part of this festival and while you'll find international cuisine, you're going to love the Italian sausage and zeppoles.
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This year’s festival will take place from September 5th – September 8th along Frank Sinatra Drive in Hoboken. The festival is free to attend! I’ve been before and had a blast! If you think it’s for you, I highly recommend you check it out. To discover another can’t-miss festival in New Jersey, click here.

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