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Feast of The Blessed Sacrament
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Friday, July 30, 2010 6:30 PM |
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Friday, July 30, 2010 9:30 PM |
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(UTC -05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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One time event |
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Description:
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Founded in 1915, this traditional mid-summer event has become the largest Portuguese Feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England attracting over 300,000 visitors.
The Feast features Portuguese and American food and refreshments, live music and entertainment, midway, carnival rides and the largest parade in New Bedford on Sunday. Visit the Museum of Madeiran Heritage (free during the Feast) to experience the full story of Madeiran immigration to the United States.
No charge for admission or entertainment.
Link:http://www.portuguesefeast.com/entertain/schedule.htm
Location: 50 Madeira Avenue New Bedford, MA
Contact: Gary L. at: glefrancois@verizon.net
Please include "Feast" in the subject line of your e-mail.
Please Note: Gary L. will be driving to this event
and can sit 5 comfortably. Anyone interested in car pooling, please
indicate that in your email. Depending on how many want to car pool,
we'll make further arrangements as the number grows. |
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Social Event |
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Created by
John Nickerson
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5/12/2010
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