Behind the Scenes of New York's San Gennaro Feast
Thousands of sandwiches, 20-hour days, and immense physical toll mark the preparations for the century-old festival.
Culture & Entertainment • 2 hours ago
The San Gennaro Feast, a New York City tradition stretching back a century, demands immense effort from vendors to bring the vibrant street festival to life.
Preparations for the annual event are grueling, with vendors often working 20-hour days in the lead-up. The sheer scale of the operation requires the creation of thousands of sandwiches alone. This intensive period takes a significant physical and mental toll on those involved.
"You are totally burnt out by the end of it," one vendor shared, describing the process as one that "really takes a toll on your body, diet and everything else."