La Festa Italiana, Jersey City’s Italian Festival, returns from Wednesday, August 5th, through Sunday, August 9th, held outside Holy Rosary Church in historic downtown Jersey City. A JC tradition for over 120 years, this long-running annual festival features:

  • Plenty of delicious food including Italian fare and pastries
  • Beer & wine
  • Live entertainment every night
  • Games and rides for the kids
  • Super 50/50 cash raffle
  • Feast day Mass and procession on Sunday
  • Fun for the entire family!

🕛 Hours for the festival

  • Wednesday – Friday: 5pm – 11pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 2pm – 11pm

🎵 Entertainment

  • Wednesday: The Toga Party Band
  • Thursday: Gallagher
  • Friday: The Counterfeiters
  • Saturday: Promised Land
  • Sunday: The Cameos
  • Entertainment begins at 5pm each day
NJ Carnivals does not operate, nor is affiliated with any event listed on this website. Hours, prices, and dates are subject to change without notice.