Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

Nickel Plate No. 514 parked on rail at Jessup Station

A large crowd gathered in the streets with onlookers cheering from the sidelines

A ranger and volunteer blend in to a crowd at a family-friendly festival

To purchase tickets: scroll down the webpage and select the green "Make Reservation or Register" button below. If the link does not appear, visit: www.recreation.gov and search "Steamtown National Historic Site" to select the appropriate station or date associated with event. Purchasing tickets in advance through recreation.gov is strongly encouraged.

Experience Lackawanna County’s most unique festival: Saint Ubaldo Day "Running of the Saints" (La Corsa dei Ceri). This unique experience only takes place in two places in the world: the sister cities of Jessup, Pennsylvania, and Gubbio, Italy.

Jessup Station Description and Details:

Take a scenic train ride through the Lackawanna Valley to Jessup, PA. Enjoy the Jessup Hose Company No. 2 Annual Carnival and watch the Saint Ubaldo Day "Running of the Saints" celebration.

History: Held annually on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, Lackawanna County’s most unique festival only takes place in two places in the world: The sister Cities of Jessup, Pennsylvania, and Gubbio, Italy. Brought to Jessup in 1909, St. Ubaldo Day was a way for immigrants from Gubbio who largely settled in Jessup to feel connected to the home they left behind.

For over 100 years, this celebration has brought thousands of spectators to Lackawanna County to join in the fun. This wonderful tradition is an exciting combination of color, culture, pride, and faith that the whole family will enjoy.

Amenities: Food and refreshiments are available for purchase at the Jessup Hose Company No. 2 Annual Carnival

Follow La Corsa dei Ceri Map:

https://www.saintubaldosociety.org/la-corsa-dei-ceri

Fees

Adult (ages 12-61) $25.00; Senior (ages 62+) $23.00; Youth (ages 3-11) $18.00; Child (ages 2 and under) $1.00

Schedule

Date:

May 28, 2022

Time:

3:00 PM

Duration:

5 hours and 30 minutes

Train ride will last approximately 1.25 hours; departing Steamtown at 3 p.m. and arriving to Jessup at 4:15 p.m. There will be a 2.75 hour layover at the Jessup Station for the event. Returning train ride will last approximately 1.5 hours; departing Jessup at 7 p.m. and arriving to Steamtown at 8:30 p.m.

Event Type

Ride

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