St. Rocco's Feast returns to Glen Cove

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 9:02 am

People waited in line for carnival rides during the Church of St. Rocco’s annual Feast of St. Rocco, held July 30 through Aug. 2. The four-day celebration featured rides, games, live entertainment and Italian food, drawing thousands of visitors to the parish.

Courtesy Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews

The annual Feast of St. Rocco is organized every year by the Church of St. Rocco in Glen Cove.

Courtesy Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews

By Roksana Amid

The aroma of homemade Italian food, the glow of carnival lights and the sounds of live music once again filled the grounds of the Church of St. Rocco as thousands of visitors gathered for the parish’s annual Feast of St. Rocco from July 30 through Aug. 2. The four-day celebration blended faith, family and tradition with carnival rides, games, Italian specialties, nightly entertainment and the beloved Sunday procession honoring St. Rocco, patron saint of the sick. For generations, the feast has served as both a cherished summer tradition and an important fundraiser for the parish, bringing together parishioners, local families and visitors from across Long Island to celebrate the community’s rich Italian-American heritage.

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