UPDATE (Monday, March 29, 7:00pm): Organizers of the 2022 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament have named Led Zeppelin tribute band, “Get the Led Out,” as the headlining act for this year’s celebration. The cover band does such a fantastic job of playing all our favorite Led Zeppelin songs that Led …
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Fairhaven’s 2021 91st “Our Lady of Angels” Portuguese Feast WILL happen
“Members, family and friends, it is with great joy that I announce that after a long delay due to COVID 19, we will be having the 91st Our Lady Of Angels feast this year! Last year would have been the 90th celebration, but unfortunately, we had to cancel. Wish we …
Read More »New Bedford Portuguese Feast postponed to 2022
Michael Canasta, President of the Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, Inc. will have an official announcement of special ticketed events scheduled for this summer and fall!! Clube S.S. Sacramento Inc., sponsors of the greatest Portuguese Feast in the World Is proud to continue to provide academic scholarships and vocational awards as …
Read More »Sponsors of New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament announce “Clothing Drive”
The Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento of New Bedford is pleased to announce a clothing drive to assist Child and Family Services, the Salvation Army, and local homeless shelters. Note: Clothing, socks, undergarments, shirts, pants, etc. must be NEW. Outerwear, if in good condition, can be used. People are in need! …
Read More »Fairhaven’s “Our Lady of Angels Feast” cancels due to Coronavirus concerns
“It is with a sad heart as I send out this post to notify the public that the Our Lady of Angels Feast in Fairhaven which is held on Labor Day weekend will be canceled due to COVID-19. Our main concern is the well being of our members and patrons, …
Read More »New Bedford 106th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament CANCELLED due to COVID-19 pandemic
Mayor Jon Mitchell and Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento together have announced that the 106th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, scheduled for July 30 through August 2, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Club and the Feast Committee will announce further details about cancellation and any virtual commemoration …
Read More »New Bedford’s Portuguese Feast still on schedule for this summer
While New Bedford’s Cape Verdean Recognition Parade and Memorial Day parade have been canceled, and Fall River’s Day of Portugal has been postponed, the 2020 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford is still moving forward as planned. This year’s festival is scheduled for July 30-31 and August 1-2. …
Read More »2019 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Survival Guide (Aug. 1-4)
The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event New Bedford has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 …
Read More »New Bedford police announce parking ban for Portuguese Feast parade route on Aug. 4
The Traffic Division of the New Bedford Police Department announced that the annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament parade will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2019. The parade will form at Brooklawn Park and will step off sharply at 2:00 pm from Brooklawn Street and Acushnet Avenue. The following …
Read More »105th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament 2019 Headliner Announced!
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament features continuous live Portuguese & American entertainment at five performance locations. The 2019 Entertainment Committee has been hard at work to continue the tradition of top-quality, “FREE” Entertainment for folks of all ages! We are proud to announce that Scott Stapp of Creed, will …
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