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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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