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Photos: Yorktown’s Feast of San Gennaro

Yorktown's San Gennaro Feast celebrates 10 years of food, music and Italian tradition

Andi DePalma, Pat Sommer and Mary Capellini with Nonna Sorgie's Sicilian Zeppoles.

Photo: Jenna Waldman

Sue and Steve Ferri dance to the beat.

Photo: Jenna Waldman

Christine Dee, John Settembrino and Barbara DeNoia wait for the procession to begin on Sept. 16, kicking off the festivities.

Photo: Jenna Waldman

The procession begins.

Photo: Jenna Waldman

The statue of Saint Januarius, the principal patron saint of Naples, is brought to the festival in a ceremony honoring the saint.

Photo: Jenna Waldman

Charlotte Cervone, 8, braves one of the rides and has fun.

Photo: Jenna Waldman

Camila Ribeiro, 5, on the Dragon Rollercoaster.

Photo: Jenna Waldman

Arion Musaj, 8, tests his balance.

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Dominic Guarriello, 3, in a pumpkin carriage.

Photo: Jenna Waldman

As the music plays, you can't help but dance!

Photo: Jenna Waldman

Posted Monday, September 21, 2026 4:57 pm

By Halston Media Staff

The Yorktown Feast of San Gennaro returned to Commerce Street and Railroad Park for its 10th anniversary, bringing the community together for food, live music, rides, games and Italian tradition.

The annual celebration honors Saint Januarius, the principal patron saint of Naples, also known as San Gennaro. The festivities kicked off with a procession featuring a statue of the saint, continuing a tradition that has become a hallmark of the Yorktown festival.

Throughout the celebration, attendees enjoyed Italian favorites including sausage and peppers, cannolis, zeppoles and wood-fired pizza, along with live entertainment, vendors and activities. The five-night festival was cut short Sunday due to rain.