Food festivals in Brooklyn

Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Giglio

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast fills the Williamsburg streets around the shrine church in Brooklyn for 12 days each July, with Italian food vendors, rides, games and the dancing of the Giglio.

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Dates and details checked October 6, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Know before you go

  • Celebrated every year in Williamsburg since 1887
  • The Giglio is over 70 feet tall and carried through the streets by more than 100 men
  • Feast phone: 718-384-0223

What to eat there

  • Italian food vendors along the streets around the Shrine Church
  • The indoor cafe at the feast for a break from the heat

Where to eat nearby

Brooklyn guide

Places from our Brooklyn guide, nearest to the festival first.

Lilia 0.1 mi · Italian · Williamsburg★ 4.5 Kellogg's Diner 0.1 mi · American diner · Williamsburg★ 4.0 Patisserie Tomoko 0.1 mi · Bakery · Williamsburg★ 4.4 Jr & Son 0.2 mi · Italian · Williamsburg★ 4.2 Rude Mouth 0.2 mi · Wine bar · Williamsburg★ 4.2 The Commodore 0.2 mi · Cocktail bar · Williamsburg★ 4.4

Eat your way around Brooklyn while you are in town

Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Giglio runs 14-25 Jul 2027. These are the food tours and tastings in Brooklyn to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Hotels in Brooklyn around 14 to 25 July 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

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