Preparation for Saint Ubaldo Race in Jessup
PAHOMEPAGE -

JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's an event that only happens in two places Gubbio Italy and Jessup Pennsylvania! The annual race of the Saints takes place this Saturday on Memorial Day weekend. Jessup will soon be flooded with people decked out in yellow, black, and blue all for the annual race of the saints. []

In related news

  • The three Saints in the Annual Race of the Saints

    JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Jessup Carnival begins just before the Annual Race of the Saints on Saturday. While the race falls on Saint Ubaldo Day, it also features Saint George and Saint Anthony. But who are these saints, and why are they part of this celebration? While it is a day celebrated for []

  • Who is Saint Ubaldo?

    JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The annual race of the Saints is this Saturday in Lackawanna County. It's a unique celebration that only takes place in Jessup and Gubbio, Italy to honor Saint Ubaldo Baldassini but, why? Saint Ubaldo is the Patron Saint of the City of Gubbio because of his heroism. During the race []

  • Race of the Saints tradition continues to run strong

    JESSUP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Thousands this holiday weekend celebrated an event in Lackawanna County rooted in rich tradition, family, and faith. From the top to the bottom of the small town of Jessup, thousands of people celebrated Saint Ubaldo Day. The day capped off by the Race of the Saints is an annual tradition []