The Boston Portuguese Festival, now in its 13th edition, will be holding a first-of-its-kind event—a Day of Portugal Celebration at Boston’s City Hall Plaza. This year’s event holds a special meaning, actually taking part on the Day of Portugal, Camões, and of the Portuguese Communities (Dia de Portugal e das…
Author: Diana Rodrigues
Diana Rodrigues
Diana Rodrigues is a first-generation Portuguese-American with roots in Arcos de Valdevez. She is based in New England and is involved in many Portuguese-American organizations including the International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) and the Young Portuguese-Americans. Connect with her on social media at @diana_rdrgs.
This Saturday, September 23rd, the City of Everett will be holding its 3rd Annual Village Fest from 3-9 PM. The festival, which is a celebration featuring music, food, craft beer and spirits made by local businesses and area food trucks will take place at Santilli Highway. This area is also…
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Labor Day weekend is the unofficial end of summer. We say it’s one last excuse to get together and celebrate. There are plenty of festas (festivals) that take place in Portuguese communities across New England on that weekend. One of the most popular north of Boston is Our Lady of…
The month of August is fast-approaching and so are some of New England’s most popular traditional Portuguese festivals (festas). The first weekend of August is home to the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament (the “largest Portuguese festival in the world”) in New Bedford, MA. The festival – whose first edition…