A beloved local event is returning to the Mile Square for 2024. St. Ann’s Italian Festival, an annual happening that features Italian eats (including the infamous zeppoles), music, kiddie rides, a beer garden, and more, is returning for its 114th year at 704 Jefferson Street in Hoboken. Read on for details about the 2024 St. Ann Italian Festival in Hoboken, New Jersey — happening from Wednesday, July 24th to Sunday, July 28th.
^ The infamous zeppoles from St. Ann’s feast
History of St. Ann’s Festival
Hoboken has a thriving Italian population. Many who reside here descended from immigrants who came over from San Giacomo, a province of Salerno, Italy which was named after St. James the Apostle. A wave of immigrants came to Hoboken from Italy in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Though a lot of time has passed since this wave, many locals still feel connected to and celebrate the spirit of Italy — and this desire to remain connected dates back to the early 1900s.
To uphold these religious and traditional values, the San Giacomese Hobokenites established the St. Ann’s Society, a group that advocates for the values of their home village. The construction of their church was a success, and to honor this, the St. Ann’s Society decided to host a grand feast in honor of St. Ann and the traditions of the San Giacomese.
Members even went door to door around Hoboken to collect the funds for this celebratory feast, and in July of 1910, they reached their fundraising goal, and the festival was born. Fast forward over a hundred years, and St Ann’s Feast is still being celebrated by Hobokenites with many of the same foods and traditions unchanged.
2024 Festival Details
The 114th St. Ann’s Italian Festival will be held from Wednesday, July 24th to Sunday, July 28th, 2024 at 704 Jefferson Street in Hoboken.
The 2024 hours are as follows:
- Wednesday, July 24th: 6PM-11PM
- Thursday, July 25th: 6PM-11PM
- Friday, July 26th: 1PM-11PM
- Saturday, July 27th: 1PM-11PM
- Sunday, July 28th: 1PM-11PM
Visitors can expect to see the usual zeppoles, cheesesteaks, rice balls, wood-fired pizza, fried calamari, and seafood salad, among many other food items. There will also be a beer garden, games, and live entertainment for everyone to enjoy. There will also be the Grand 50/50 raffle as well as the Nightly 50/50 available.
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The nine-day novena masses will take place from Wednesday, July 17th through Thursday, July 25th, and will happen at 7PM each night. The feast day mass will be on Friday, July 26th at 11AM, followed by Procession of St. Ann through the streets of Hoboken.
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Things to Do Between December 26-January 1 in Hoboken + Jersey City
We're on a break and it's the in-between of the holidays — but don't worry, there is still SO much to do locally over the next few days and we're sharing our full events calendar for easy browsing. Below is the linked list of Hoboken + Jersey City events happening from December 26th, 2024 through January 1st, 2025. Don’t forget — you can also submit your events to our community guide HERE (we approve pending events daily).
Disclaimer: This is a community resource. Submit events HERE and view the full calendar HERE.
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Usually, we put out a weekly events guide showcasing 200+(!!) events happening throughout the current week in Hoboken, Jersey City, Hudson County, and greater New Jersey. This week, we're changing things up a bit and linking our full events calendar so you can peruse all of the local events happening at your convenience while we're away until 1/6.
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Don't forget — you can submit your own event at any time to our calendar HERE.
See below for a few other fun things to keep you occupied while we're away.
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Community Lifestyle is a non-profit organization in Hoboken whose mission is to promote prosocial friendships, strong interpersonal skills, and reassert a sense of hope for the future. In fulfilling its mission, Community Lifestyle has ensured that teens have access to resources for a well-rounded and full life — including activities like flag football and more. Learn more here.
HOPES Community Action Partnership, Inc. | 301 Garden Street, Hoboken
HOPES CAP, Inc., a non-profit agency established in 1964, provides programs that respond to the social, educational, and training needs of the community. Tax-deductible monetary donations support early childhood, youth, adult, and senior services and help the organization bring quality services to the community that positively impacts families and individuals. Learn more here.
Wise Animal Rescue | New Jersey
Since March of 2015 Wise Animal Rescue (W.A.R.) has been saving the lives of precious animals in need. It is a non-profit and is completely foster-based, meaning all dogs are placed in loving foster homes instead of in a shelter. It is W.A.R.’s mission to help dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. The organization takes in sick dogs, old dogs, giant dogs, super tiny dogs, and even the occasional cat. Learn more here.
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