Chosen: Option A ("Ritorno a Molfetta")

Sept 6–10, 2028, built around the Sagra a Mare on Fri Sept 8. Fly into BRI. Stay in Molfetta's old town or seafront, or in Bari.

Open decisions

• Welcome dinner: Sept 6 or Sept 7?
• Venue for the welcome dinner and the family lunch
• Group lodging block in Molfetta vs Bari (feast week books up)
• Group transfers from BRI
• Confirm dates when the Comitato Feste Patronali publishes the 2028 program
• Possible outreach: Associazione Molfettesi nel Mondo; Society Madonna dei Martiri (Hoboken)

Alternative B: Hoboken feast weekend

Week after Labor Day (est. Sept 7–10, 2028). A low-cost option for relatives who can't travel.

Alternative C: Hybrid

Hoboken in 2027, Molfetta in 2028, with a livestream or watch party for family at home.