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| Opening Day of the Feast The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament commences Thursday, July 29, 2010 with the assembly of the Festeiros (Feast Committee Members) at the intersection of Earle Street and Acushnet Avenue. Led by the Feast President, the Festeiros march in a special procession down Earle Street to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church which is located at the corner of Earle Street and Madeira Avenue. At the church, Father Daniel O. Reis celebrates a special Benediction to the Blessed Sacrament. The sincere best wishes of the church are then bestowed upon the Festeiros and the Club Madeirense S. S. Sacramento, Inc. for hosting the Feast and for contributing to the well being of the entire community. The Festeiros also receive the church’s blessing and are reminded to pay homage to the Feast’s religious origins honoring the Blessed Sacrament. Following the Benediction, the Festeiros march to the memorial area at Madeira Field where they honor the original founders of the Feast and initiate the opening ceremonies. Since its beginning in 1915, this feast has celebrated the rich culture of the Portuguese people and in particular the heritage of the people of Madeira, a Portuguese island in the Atlantic Ocean. |
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The 2010 Feast President Rich Taber  Come to our Feast "It's great fun for everyone!" |
Entertainment The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament features continuous live Portuguese and American entertainment on four performance stages. There is no charge for admission or entertainment. Read More- Food & Drink If there's one thing visitors to The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament remember, it's the fabulous food and refreshing beverages. Whether one starts with a tasty linguiça sandwich or a complete meal of Portuguese style chicken, beef, goat or tuna with potatoes, rice and vegetables, there is something to please every palate. Read More- Parade The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will host its annual parade on Sunday, August 1, 2010 in the City of New Bedford. The parade will start at 2 p.m. Over forty different organizations will march the one mile route from Brooklawn Park to the Feast grounds at Madeira Field. Read More- |
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is sponsored by
The Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, Inc.
50 Madeira Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02746
508-992-6911
clubesss@comcast.net