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Don't Miss the Danbury San Gennaro Festival, Aug 20-24

By Meghan Friedland, Publisher/Editor, Macaroni KID Greater Danbury, CT August 15, 2025

Don't miss the 4th Annual San Gennaro Festival, scheduled for August 20 - 24th in downtown Danbury on Ives St. at the CityCenter Green! Kick things off with Mass and the blessing of the San Gennaro statue at St. Peter's Church at 4pm on August 20th with Bishop Frank J. Caggiano followed by a procession down Main St. to Ives Street. Each day after through the 24th, enjoy an incredible line-up of entertainment at the bandshell while you walk around and enjoy authentic Italian food and desserts, rides and games for the kids, shopping from vendors and much more! 

Don't miss the dazzling laser light shows set to the music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night! And on Saturday night, the laser lights will be synced to Fireworks! 

Follow all the news and announcements on the festival Facebook page here! 

Festival Hours:

Wed.-Fri.: 5pm-11pm
Saturday: 1pm-11pm
Sunday: 1pm-10pm

See you there!

Danbury San Gennaro is a non-profit organization. Proceeds from the event will be donated to local charities.