Diane Taylor

Feast, Fun & Entertainment: San Gennaro

Twice a year, carnival and food fans head to the Las Vegas Valley’s San Gennaro Feast. In truth, getting to the May 10-14 Feast at Craig Ranch Regional Park took me a couple tries. However, on Sunday afternoon with the help of my GPS, I made the journey to North Las Vegas and an almost-free parking spot ($4). Admission to the Feast was $10, but upon immediate entry a drawing resulted in a couple of discounted show tickets — a good deal.

The Feast, in honor of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, Italy, is full of colorful streamers and booths with products and food for sale. Lots of rides and activities are available for youngsters, so families attend in large numbers. For older folks or tired folks of any age, a stage and chairs offer free professional entertainment. What follows are just a few of the pictures I took at last week’s event.

After parking at Craig Ranch Park, Feast-goers purchased tickets at these booths.
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Calories on display: this photo of large trays of food was taken at the Feast’s Italian Specialties booth.
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A beautiful day and mild weather was for some, a perfect time for barbecue.
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Once food was obtained, plenty of tables in a tented area provided places to sit and enjoy.
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The San Gennaro skyline, of course, featured a Ferris wheel.
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A petting zoo at San Gennaro Feast was filled with llamas, goats, pigs and chickens.
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Petting of a different kind took place when this snake could be “borrowed” for pictures.
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The Walk on Water attraction had kids falling and laughing inside floating balloons.
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Some folks like riding sideways and upside-down and the Star Dancer filled the bill.
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Color was in lavish supply among a number of food booths selling to riders on Feast attractions.
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These horses were actually motorized and gave kids a lower-to-the-ground riding experience.
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Although live and motorized pony rides were available, other folks chose the horses in the merry-go-round.
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A large ice cream truck at the Feast featured LOTS of choices.
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The San Gennaro Feast even had its own roller coaster.
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T-shirt lovers had lots of choices.
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The gentleman had lots of signs, but he was a bit lonely when this photo was taken.
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Free entertainment on the San Gennaro stage included nightly appearances by Shades of Sinatra whose members are, from left, Ron Smith, Lisa Smith, Carmine Mandia and Ryan Baker.
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Some folks will remember the San Gennaro Feast because they flew high off the ground.
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And yes, after a day of activities for some folks, relief was in sight.
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More fun than looking at an iPad? Yes indeed.
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The whole family can share a memory after Sunday at the Feast.
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Two misting fans attracted attention, even though Mother Nature’s wind last Sunday was far more effective than the fans.
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The May, 2017 San Gennaro Feast was a tribute to entertainer Tony Sacca. Sacca appeared and organized entertainment at the Feast for 36 years, but passed away earlier this year. For the May event, the entertainment host was singer Kelly Clinton appearing with the Tony Sacca Band.
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2 responses on “Feast, Fun & Entertainment: San Gennaro”

  2. Thanks for showing us highlights of the San Gennaro Feast. Loved seeing the old ornate style of the Merry-go-round and some other rides. Of course, I loved the bottom photo best! I have eaten 4 Cannolis since the Feast closed. My daughter is so generous!
    Great coverage, Diane.
    P.S. The Llamas in the petting zoo looked adorable.

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