Overview

• Opening-night Blessing of the Strands is scheduled for today at 6 p.m. to launch the festivities.
• The Grand Procession steps off Saturday at 2 p.m., with actor and comedian Joe Piscopo serving as Grand Marshal.
• A feast-day mass and procession of the statue of Saint San Gennaro is set for Friday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m., and the statue remains on display throughout the festival.
• NYC DOT lists closures that include Mott Street and Mulberry Street between Canal and East Houston, along with several adjacent corridors.
• Programming features food vendors and live performances such as Jessa V & Band, a night of opera, and karaoke with DJ Bobby.