The mornings are getting chillier, the sun is slipping below the horizon earlier and it's time to break out the sweaters. That means autumn is officially nearing, bringing with it some excellent fall festivals that we've been looking forward to for months, especially during those sweltering summer days.
Both the Feast of San Gennaro and Oktoberfest celebrations kick off this week, treating New Yorkers to some of the best eating and drinking all year long. Here's everything you need to know about these can't-miss fall festivals.
The Feast of San Gennaro
What is the Feast of San Gennaro?
The annual Feast of San Gennaro is set in Little Italy, celebrating Italia with Italian food and free entertainment in an event dubbed "the feast of all feasts." Although it's a celebration of faith