With summer in Hudson County comes several Italian festivals — from The St. Ann’s Feast to the Hoboken Italian Festival. Over in Jersey City, locals look forward to La Festa Italiana each year. The five-day festival, taking place from Wednesday, August 13th through Sunday, August 17th, is complete with Italian fare, drinks, family-friendly activities, and live music. Read on for the details about the 2025 La Festa Italiana in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Hosted by Holy Rosary Church, La Festa Italiana is returning to Jersey City for 2025. The festival will take place from Wednesday, August 13th through Sunday, August 17th, and is a celebration that honors Italian heritage, food, and faith. Holy Rosary Church happened to be the very first Italian Church founded in the state of New Jersey.