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Celebrating All Things Portuguese

Music and More at the Portuguese Festival


June 21st, 2009

As brightly colored flags shift to the rhythm of seaside breezes, Provincetown’s main street will itself sway with dancers during the annual Portuguese Festival Parade this next weekend.

The festival celebrating Provincetown’s heritage as a Portuguese fishing village takes place from June 26 to 29.

The festival celebrating Provincetown’s heritage as a Portuguese fishing village takes place from June 26 to 29, with much music, food and dance.

Fado musicians Celia Maria, Jose Carlos and Daniel Guerra will be in town to perform the soulful sounds of Portuguese folk music for the event, along with the percussion performers Bossa Triba, Michelle Romeiro and many other musical acts.

Boats will be decorated and judged, and the town’s fishing fleet will be blessed. Dancers of all ages will twirl in traditional Portuguese costume during the parade on June 27, and expert dance troupes will also be in town to perform in Portuguese Square.

Kale soup will be served, along with paprika-rich linguica sausages and other Portuguese specialties. Puppets, games and fishing fill the schedule to entertain the children. And a fisherman’s mass will be shared at St. Peters Church, followed by a procession to the pier.

In short, “Viva Portugal!” will be on the lips of many, as the culture of the Portuguese families who have given Provincetown much of its vibrancy is honored.

Highlights for the 2009 festival include a clam bake on June 26, the parade and a Fado concert on June 27 and the Blessing of the Fleet on June 28. To see the full schedule for the event, visit www.provincetownportuguesefestival.com/.

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