Watch For Fireworks: Hoboken Italian Festival Has Begun. Here's The Schedule.

HOBOKEN, NJ — The annual Hoboken Italian Festival, otherwise known as the feast of the Madonna dei Martieri, begins Thursday night.

The festival kicks off with two live bands Thursday: the Joe Baracata Band at 5 p.m. and The Beverlees at 8 p.m.

The festival also includes rides, games, food, and tables for community organizations.

There's a music lineup all day Saturday with special events, including an Elton John/Billy Joel tribute at noon.

Fireworks start around 9 p.m. Saturday on Pier A.

The festival concludes Sunday.

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As the website notes, "The tradition of the Madonna Dei Martiri goes back to 1399. Ladislao di Durazzo, King of Napoli, ordered the Street festival & Religious celebration be combined to celebrate the 'Miracle' and blessings of the Madonna."

Get the full event and music schedule here.

Street Closures

The city of Hoboken sent a notice about street closures this week, saying:

The 2023 Hoboken Italian Festival will take place on Sinatra Drive from Thursday, Sept. 7, through Sunday, Sept. 10.

Sinatra Drive will be closed between Newark and Fourth Streets 24-7.

Please be advised, on Saturday there will be a procession through the streets of Hoboken, which will cause intermittent road closures starting at 12 p.m.

At 9 p.m. on Saturday there will be a firework display along the Hudson River at Pier A Park.

Temporary No Parking signs have been posted and Hoboken Police Officers will assist with detours during festival hours.

There will be access to local parking garages.