It’s almost time for Festa e Flamurit — and Albanian communities across America are getting ready. Below you’ll find some of the main Independence Day events happening this year. 🇦🇱
Festa e Flamurit – Staten Island, NY
Date: November 28, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Place: Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Ave, Staten Island, NY
Tickets: $150 adults | Free for kids under 12
Hosted by Shoqata Kraja and Shoqata Ana Malit, this year’s event includes live music by Sead Asllani, Liria Dedvukaj, and Vesel Pelinku, plus DJ Jasho and Lydi Boli.
Festa e Flamurit – Bristol, CT
Date: November 28, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: Chippanee Country Club, 6 Marsh Rd, Bristol, CT 06010
Tickets: $95 adults | $45 kids | Free under 2
For more information, contact at +1 (203) 518-2076 | +1 (860) 930-7415 | +1 (203) 515-2076
Hosted by the Albanian American Muslim Community (AAMC). An evening of dinner, music, and community celebration.
Festa e Pavarësisë Gala – Chicago, IL
Date: November 28, 2025
Place: Chateau Ritz, 9100 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
Featuring live music by Sali Malaj, Aferdita Demaku, and Gazi Musliu. The event will also host Joseph DioGuardi, former U.S. Congressman and long-time Albanian-American advocate, along with Shirley DioGuardi, Balkans Affairs Advisor for the Albanian-American Civic League, as keynote speakers.
Festa e Flamurit – Boston, MA
Date: November 28, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Place: Boston Marriott Quincy, 1000 Marriott Drive, Quincy, MA
Live performances by Juliana Pasha, Ylli Baka, Marko & Toni Baka, and Kenge Moj Band with DJ JZ.
Festa e Flamurit – Naples, FL
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Place: Great Wolfe Lodge, 3900 City Gate Blvd N, Naples, FL 34117
Tickets: Members $135 | Non-members $145 | Kids $65
Live performances by Rovena Ibrahimi, Flamur Bicaku, and Hermes on keyboard. The evening includes special guests, youth performances, and other surprises.
Albanian Independence Day – Nashville, TN
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM
Place: Sonesta Hotel, 600 Marriott Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
Tickets: Adults $75 | Kids (5–15) $20 | Free for ages 0–4
Featuring live music by Sali Malaj with Gentian Cekorja on keyboard.
Reservations close November 15.
For reservations, contact +1 (615) 720-1559
Festa e Flamurit – Racine, WI
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM
Place: 7130 Spring St, Racine, WI 53406
Tickets: Adults $70 | Kids (under 12) $25
Hosted by the Gurra Foundation for Albanian Culture, featuring live performances by Sali Malaj and Genta Xhaferi.
For information, contact +1 (414) 519-8552
Festa e Flamurit – Philadelphia, PA
Date: Sunday, November 30
Time: Doors open at 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Place: Philadelphia Ballroom, 2014 Hornig Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Tickets: Adults $125 | Kids $60
Featuring live performances by Eli Fara, Sali Malaj and Gezim Nika.
Includes dinner and open bar (no limit).
For tickets and information, contact +1 (267) 255-9114
Albanian Independence Day – Austin & San Antonio, TX
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Place: Hilton Austin, 500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
Featuring live music by Merita Halili, Amarda Arkaxhiu & Raif Hyseni
with Meti Shemshedini on keyboard
For information, contact Joana Hajdari at +1 (512) 669-2777
Albanian Independence Day – Cleveland, OH
Date: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Place: 11500 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130
Tickets: Adults $125 | Kids under 8 $50 (Dinner included)
Featuring live music by Ylli Baka with Marko and Toni
For reservations, contact Safet Hysenaj at + 1 (216) 318-2913 or
Alnor Beqiraj at +1 (440) 497-7322
Wherever you celebrate, these gatherings remind us of the pride and unity that connect Albanians everywhere.
Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful Festa e Flamurit! 🇦🇱