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Preserving Your Cultural Event Story
Bringing Your Cultural Event Story to Life and Preserving It for Future Generations
Our Mission is Bringing Your Cultural Event Story to Life
At Anthony On The Ave, our mission is to document, celebrate, and preserve the rich tapestry of ethnic traditions, street fairs, and cultural festivals for future generations. Through our blogs, immersive digital storytelling, vibrant media, and authentic community coverage, we capture the heart of local feasts—from time-honored food traditions to historic heritage—ensuring every story is told, every custom is honored, and our shared cultural legacy endures. We bring your cultural event story to life!
Latest Stories
From Neapolitan Roots to Lower Manhattan: The Enduring Legacy of Little Italy and San Gennaro
Little Italy may look different than it did a century ago, but step onto Mulberry Street during the annual Feast of San Gennaro and you’ll find that its spirit is alive as ever. From the harsh realities faced by late 19th-century immigrants to the vibrant 11-day centennial celebration taking over Lower Manhattan today, this stretch of NYC holds a profound piece of American history. Join us for a personal walk through the sights, sounds, and flavors of the festival.
Anthony Falconeri
1 day ago10 min read
Returning to Our Roots ~ Celebrating over 400 Years of Tradition in Lenola
Discover the 424-year history of Lenola, Italy, and the Feast of La Madonna del Colle. From miraculous 17th-century origins to vibrant processions and global family reunions, journey back to ancestral roots in the Aurunci Mountains—and see why this tradition endures today.
Anthony Falconeri
Sep 169 min read
From Molfetta to Hoboken: Madonna dei Martiri’s Centennial Celebration
From a floating 12th-century Byzantine icon in Molfetta, Italy, to a milestone centennial celebration on the Hudson River waterfront, the 100th Hoboken Italian Festival brought centuries of faith, culture, and community to life.
Discover the rich history of the Feast of the Madonna dei Martiri, including:
Centuries of Tradition: How a sacred Italian pilgrimage honoring Madonna dei Martiri made its way across the Atlantic in 1927.
Anthony Falconeri
Sep 147 min read
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St. Anthony’s Feast - Red Bank, NJ
This year, the one day festival was held on June 13, which is the actual date of the Feast of St. Anthony! The festival is held every year on the Saturday closest to June 13.
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St. Anthony’s Feast - Red Bank, NJ
Me (Anthony On The Ave) and St. Anthony
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St. Ann’s Feast - Hoboken, NJ
A feast that was started in 1910 by Italian immigrants on 7th and Jefferson. The feast is held every July.
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St. Ann’s Feast - Hoboken, NJ
This popular feast has amazing food (the sausage and pepper rolls are outstanding) and they are well known for their zeppole!
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Clam Fest - Highlands, NJ
This festival of many vendors and lots of seafood is held every year at the end of July.
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Clam Fest - Highlands, NJ
Lots of seafood!
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Clam Fest - Highlands, NJ
Lots of music and family fun!
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La Festa Italiana - Jersey City, NJ
Food, games, rides and fun! The feast is held at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church every July.
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La Festa Italiana - Jersey City, NJ
While it rained, it didn’t stop the party!
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Italian Festival - Ocean Township, NJ
Firetruck rides from the local volunteer fire company. The feast is held every July.
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Italian Festival - Ocean Township, NJ
It was a beautiful day in this town by the Jersey Shore!
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East Harlem Giglio - NYC
The 2026 Giglio in front of the Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This special feast is held every August.
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East Harlem Giglio - NYC
Family in front of their home celebrating the annual festival.
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East Harlem Giglio - NYC
Anthony On The Ave interview with Giglio official, Pasquale Cuomo! Thank you, Pasquale!
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Lifting of the East Harlem Giglio - NYC
Watch as the 100+ lifters march the 70+ foot tall Giglio through the streets of East Harlem.
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Mór Fest - 2026
Irish Dancers were at the first ever Mór Fest. This festival is the first Irish festival of its kind and was held in August at Tara Mor in West 30th St. in NYC.
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Mór Fest - NYC
Meet Corey, an Irish native and NYC bartender. Corey won the Guinness Perfect Pour Contest!
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Santa Rosalia - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
This feast is also over 100 years old and comes from the Sicilian city of Palermo. It is held in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn every August.
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Santa Rosalia - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Meet Sal from the Santa Rosalia Committee!
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Anthony talking about the St. Anthony Feast in front of the Paul Revere Statue and Old North Church. The Feast of St. Anthony is held every last weekend in August in the North End of Boston.
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Anthony with the beautiful St. Anthony statue in Boston’s North End
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Meet Joe who is on the feast committee for the St. Anthony Society. They do a beautiful job putting on this feast!
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Reel of feast photos - Part 1
This Feast of St. Anthony was called “The Feast of all Feasts” by National Geographic Magazine.
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Reel of feast photos - Part II
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St. Anthony’s Feast - Red Bank, NJ
This year, the one day festival was held on June 13, which is the actual date of the Feast of St. Anthony! The festival is held every year on the Saturday closest to June 13.
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St. Anthony’s Feast - Red Bank, NJ
This year, the one day festival was held on June 13, which is the actual date of the Feast of St. Anthony! The festival is held every year on the Saturday closest to June 13.
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St. Anthony’s Feast - Red Bank, NJ
Me (Anthony On The Ave) and St. Anthony
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St. Ann’s Feast - Hoboken, NJ
A feast that was started in 1910 by Italian immigrants on 7th and Jefferson. The feast is held every July.
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St. Ann’s Feast - Hoboken, NJ
This popular feast has amazing food (the sausage and pepper rolls are outstanding) and they are well known for their zeppole!
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Clam Fest - Highlands, NJ
This festival of many vendors and lots of seafood is held every year at the end of July.
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Clam Fest - Highlands, NJ
Lots of seafood!
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Clam Fest - Highlands, NJ
Lots of music and family fun!
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La Festa Italiana - Jersey City, NJ
Food, games, rides and fun! The feast is held at the Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church every July.
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La Festa Italiana - Jersey City, NJ
While it rained, it didn’t stop the party!
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Italian Festival - Ocean Township, NJ
Firetruck rides from the local volunteer fire company. The feast is held every July.
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Italian Festival - Ocean Township, NJ
It was a beautiful day in this town by the Jersey Shore!
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East Harlem Giglio - NYC
The 2026 Giglio in front of the Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This special feast is held every August.
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East Harlem Giglio - NYC
Family in front of their home celebrating the annual festival.
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East Harlem Giglio - NYC
Anthony On The Ave interview with Giglio official, Pasquale Cuomo! Thank you, Pasquale!
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Lifting of the East Harlem Giglio - NYC
Watch as the 100+ lifters march the 70+ foot tall Giglio through the streets of East Harlem.
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Mór Fest - 2026
Irish Dancers were at the first ever Mór Fest. This festival is the first Irish festival of its kind and was held in August at Tara Mor in West 30th St. in NYC.
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Mór Fest - NYC
Meet Corey, an Irish native and NYC bartender. Corey won the Guinness Perfect Pour Contest!
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Santa Rosalia - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
This feast is also over 100 years old and comes from the Sicilian city of Palermo. It is held in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn every August.
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Santa Rosalia - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
Meet Sal from the Santa Rosalia Committee!
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Anthony talking about the St. Anthony Feast in front of the Paul Revere Statue and Old North Church. The Feast of St. Anthony is held every last weekend in August in the North End of Boston.
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Anthony with the beautiful St. Anthony statue in Boston’s North End
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Meet Joe who is on the feast committee for the St. Anthony Society. They do a beautiful job putting on this feast!
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Reel of feast photos - Part 1
This Feast of St. Anthony was called “The Feast of all Feasts” by National Geographic Magazine.
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St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
Reel of feast photos - Part II
- Marching band and the Giglio at a cultural event story.
- Anthony with St. Anthony at a cultural event story
- St. Ann's Feast banner at a cultural event story
- St. Ann’s Feast - Hoboken, NJ
- Clam Fest, a cultural event story
- Clam Fest - Highlands, NJ
- Clam Fest - Highlands, NJ
- La Festa Italiana, a cultural event story
- La Festa Italiana - Jersey City, NJ
- Italian Festival, a cultural event story
- Italian Festival - Ocean Township, NJ
- Giglio in East Harlem, a cultural event story
- Family at the East Harlem Giglio, a cultural event story
- East Harlem Giglio - NYC
- Lifting of the East Harlem Giglio - NYC
- Irish Dancers at Mor Fest, a cultural event story
- Mór Fest - NYC
- Santa Rosalia - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
- Santa Rosalia - Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
- St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
- Anthony at the St. Anthony Feast in Boston. A cultural event story
- St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
- St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
- St. Anthony Feast - Boston, MA
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