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| The Portuguese flag welcomes visitors from around the world to Provincetown, |
Highlights will include entertainment for kids and adults, a parade on Commercial Street, the 71st Blessing of the Fleet, and, of course, the food!
There will be opportunities all around the town to enjoy authentic Portuguese cuisine. I never miss the Portuguese Soup Tasting, which will be today from noon till 3 PM at the Seamen’s Bank Tent at the Bas Relief Park, across Bradford Street from Town Hall.
There will be dancing to live bands, performances by Portuguese dancers in costume, comedy and much more, with 5 events and shows especially for kids. The celebration began last night with food and dancing, and will continue all weekend.
Saturday evening's Fado Concert is not to be missed, and Sunday afternoon will bring an old-fashioned outdoor band concert, in front of Town Hall. Below is a bit of info from the Festival website, including the full schedule of events and performances from now through Sunday evening. Get out and enjoy as many as you can!
2018 Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
People
come from around the world to celebrate Portuguese heritage and
culture at the annual Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of
the Fleet.
The
annual Festival is four days of live music, dancing, parades,
incredible food, games and more. With over 30 mostly free activities,
there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Festival
Weekend is capped off with The Blessing of The Fleet where boats decked
out in their finest line up to receive the blessing for a safe &
prosperous year. We invite you to join us June 21 through June 24 and share
the heritage!
Friday, June 22, 2018
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Capt. Ken Silva Fishing Derby for Kids at MacMillan Pier. A Free event!
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Portuguese Soup Tasting the Seamen’s Bank Tent
at the Bas Relief near Portuguese Square. It features soup from fine
restaurants in Provincetown, Truro & Wellfleet! Entertainment at the
Bas Relief by the Dory Bar Blues Band. Tickets at the door.
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Face Painting in Portuguese Square. A Free event!
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Portuguese Writers & Poets read at the Harbor Lounge. Harbor Lounge is located at 359 Commercial street across from the Public Library. A free event!
2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Great Lobster Crate Race for kids of all ages at MacMillan Pier. A free event!
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Music & Dancing on stage in Portuguese Square. A free event!
5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Lobster Pot restaurant & Cape Tip Seafood presents the Lobster Bake in Seamen’s Bank Tent
at the Bas Relief near Portuguese Square. Feast on lobsters and more
plus a cash bar for oysters, clams and shrimp. Beer & Wine available
too. No Reservations required. Tickets At The Door. Brought to you by
The Lobster Pot and Cape Tip Seafoods.
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Music for all ages with Cape Verdean music with Danny Carvalho and Band on stage in Portuguese Square. A free event!
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Music for all ages with the great Capitalistas on stage in Portuguese Square. A free event!
9:00pm - 1:00am
Homecoming Get Together with the Old Jug Band at Bubala's By The Sea. A Free event!
Saturday, June 23, 2018
10:00am - 12:00pm
Motta Family Kids Games & Cookout at Motta Field. A great place for the whole family to enjoy fun and food. A free event!
10:30am - 2:00pm
Live Entertainment and Portuguese Dancers in Portuguese Square. Free!
11:30am - 7:30pm
Lions Club Portuguese Food Court in Seamen’s Bank Tent at the Bas Relief near Portuguese Square. A feast of Portuguese food and more plus beer, wine and music. Food & Beverages are priced individually. No cover charge!
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Entertainment for kids of all ages by the Toe Jam Puppet Band. A favorite with the little ones! It’s on stage in Portuguese Square. A free event!
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Portuguese
Festival Parade on Commercial Street. A highlight of the Festival with a
fantastic group of Dancers, Musicians, Floats and more will start at
the Harbor Hotel and travel through town to Franklin Street. Come early to get a good spot!
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Entertainment in Portuguese Square continues A Free event!
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Comedy by the Portuguese Kids in the Lions Club Portuguese Food Court under the Seamen’s Bank Tent at the Bas Relief near Portuguese Square. A free event!
7:30pm - 9:30pm
An early evening FADO concert at the Provincetown Town Hall. Courtesy of the Provincetown Banner,
enjoy amazing performances of traditional Portuguese folk music by
Celia Maria, Sonia Bettencourt, Sandi Batista and Daniel Guerra.
Accompanied in the guitar by Viriato Ferreira and directly from Portugal
Louie’s da Silva and our own Viriato Ferreira! Contributions at the
door are appreciated! Town Hall is a handicapped accessible building.
9:00pm - 12:30am
Cap off a great day with live SAMBA music under the stars! Join the fun and dance the night away in Portuguese Square. A free event!
Sunday, June 24, 2018
10:30am - 11:30am
Fishermen’s Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown. Celebrated by Bishop Edgar M. daCunha S.D.V
11:30am - 12:30pm
Portuguese Dancers perform authentic routines wearing fabulous costumes in Lopes Square while you wait for the Procession. A free event!
12:00pm - 1:00pm
After Mass at St. Peter the Apostle Church a Procession leaves as a group for the short walk to MacMillan Pier for the 71st annual Blessing of the Fleet. They are bearing banners that honor the fishing fleet past & present.
12:00pm - 4:00pm
TASCA Portuguese Cafe on MacMillan Pier. Sample the taste of Portugal with a host of delicacies including a Beer & Wine cash bar!
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Follow up the Blessing with Portuguese Music and Dancers! They are performing out on MacMillan Pier. A free event!
1:00pm
71st Blessing
Of The Fleet. Honoring a tradition in Provincetown, boats decked out in
their finest parade before Bishop Edgar Da Cunha S.D.V. to receive
their blessing. The fleet will be judged for their decorations too. A
free event!
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a Traditional Band Concert in front of Town Hall featuring St. Anthony’s Band from Cambridge, its a free event!
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Get Together and celebrate the last day of the Festival at the Governor Bradford. Ed Sheridan and friends will be performing live. A free event!
Planning for 2019? We'll see you for the 2019 Festival June 20 - 23!
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