St. Anthony's Italian Festival: 2026

Ciao! Get ready for a taste of Italy right here in Wilmington, DE! Join us at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church on North Dupont Street for our St. Anthony's Italian Festival.

Indulge in the flavors of authentic Italian cuisine, from mouthwatering pasta dishes to delectable cannoli. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere filled with live music, traditional dances, and exciting games. Take a whirl on thrilling rides and test your skills at carnival-style games. There are fun-filled activities for the whole family, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Bring your family and friends to enjoy the Italian culture and community spirit. Don't miss this chance to experience a little slice of Italy in the heart of Delaware. See you there!

Hours:

We’re refreshing our schedule and packing even more excitement into our days. While we won’t have our final Sunday this year, we’re excited that the procession will now take place on opening Sunday, June 7, helping kick off the celebration in a meaningful and memorable way. Join in on the fun June 7–June 13!

Sunday, 6/7: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Monday-Friday, 6/8-6/12: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday, 6/13: 4:00 PM -10:00 PM

The Italian Festival is an almost exclusively cashless event. We accept all major credit cards. There will be a booth on-site to purchase Festival Gift Cards with cash in increments of $25 and $50. For those looking to plan ahead, we also offer advance gift card sales. You can purchase advance gift cards here: https://sapgs.square.site

Info: Our traditional St. Anthony Feast Day Mass, featuring prayers and music in Italian, will be celebrated inside our beautiful 100-year-old church.

Info: Procession of Saints, which commemorate our Festa Patronale, marking our devotion to the parish’s patron, St. Anthony of Padua, will now take place on the opening Sunday!

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