Hoboken Italian Festival to kick off

The Hoboken Italian Festival, otherwise known as the Feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri, or “The Feast,” kicks off Sept. 10 and runs until the 13th. The procession of the statue takes place on the 12th; check the link below to get the most up to date time and route.
The festival usually takes up a portion of Sinatra Drive on the waterfront, and comes complete with music, food, and kiddie rides.
The festival tradition goes back to 1399 in Molfetta, Italy.
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