Lurdes C. da Silva, O Jornal
Posted 7/29/2024
FALL RIVER — The Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England — arguably the largest event honoring the Azores’ religious and cultural traditions in the United States — will return to Kennedy Park in Fall River from Aug. 21 to 25.
Celebrated since 1986, the festivities are elaborate and include an ethnographic parade, distribution of food to the poor, crowning procession, crafts, music concerts and a banquet.
“Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join us,” said 2024 Great Feast President Herberto Silva. “Our feast belongs to the whole community.”
Historically, the celebration draws more than 100,000 visitors, from as far as Canada and Portugal, though Silva said “We’re hoping to have a bigger feast than last year.”
Here is what you need to know before you go:
When is the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England open?
- Wednesday, Aug. 21: 5 to 9:30 p.m.
- Thursday and Friday, Aug. 22 and 23: 7 to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, Aug. 24: 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 25: noon to 10 p.m.
Will there be road closures for the Holy Ghost feast?
Closures and potential delays are expected to affect streets <to read the remainder of this article, please click here>