Boston – Boston’s City Hall Plaza is re-filled with the sights, sounds and smells of Portuguese culture. Boston Portuguese Festival (BPF) will be back on Sunday, June 18th for the first time in three years.
Rui Domingos, President of the Boston Portuguese Festival, said: “We are happy to return to Boston City Hall Square to continue our mission to promote Portugal while continuing our mission to raise awareness of the Portuguese community, their culture and ancestry in the Boston area. I am pleased to
Hosted by the Saab Family Foundation, the festival runs from 12:00pm to 8:00pm.
Designed to commemorate Portugal, Camões, and Portuguese Community Day, the event brings together local Portuguese-American businesses and organizations, cultural organizations, recreational groups, schools, and community members to It is intended to honor contributions to the city. Boston and the entire Commonwealth.
“Our culture, our traditions and celebrating Portuguese Day in the capital is very important for our community,” said Domingos. “Hosting the Flag Raising Ceremony in our capital city and seeing our flag all day long in Boston gives our community a great sense of pride and accomplishment.”
From Fado to Portuguese folk music, the festival presents Portuguese cuisine, arts and crafts, and a variety of local and international performances on the main stage.
Activities are suitable for all ages and are all free and open to the public.
BPF organizers hope the event will attract thousands of visitors, just like it did before the pandemic.
“This is a unique opportunity for Portuguese performers, companies and others to showcase their talents and products to the public,” said Domingos. “Portugal has become one of the top destinations for holidaymakers, so bringing the ‘taste’ of Portugal to Boston is an important part of our great country, through our customs, food, dance, music, and more.” is our way of continuing to promote “
who will be performing?
The festival will include performances by internationally recognized artist Jorge Ferreira, X Factor Portugal winner Berg and Portuguese world music duo Senza.
Local Portuguese-American rock band Eratoxica and Portuguese duo Tiago & Carlos from Graciosa, Azores will also perform.
The program will also feature Julian Lima of Boston 25 and Taylor Amarante, a Portuguese-American comedian from San Jose, California.
There will also be performances by traditional folk groups.
What’s the menu?
Portuguese cuisine is one of the highlights of the festival.
The event features a range of local restaurants, and festival-goers can enjoy traditional bifana, delicious pastel de nata, and many other Portuguese specialties in tasquinhas (food tents).
BPF’s Food Pavilion will feature Portuguese cuisine by Avó’s Feast (Fall River, Massachusetts). Two Sisters Catering (Dartmouth, MA); Dean’s Concessions (Charlestown, MA); Joey Bats Sweets (New York, NY).
The festival will also feature drinks from SUMOL, one of Portugal’s premium brands, as well as a beer and wine garden in collaboration with Stella Artois & MS Walker.
How can I join BPF?
Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are still available, according to BPF organizers.
The committee is also looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of abilities before, during, and throughout the course of the event.
Please contact me if you are interested hello@bostonportuguesefestival.org or visit www.bostonportuguesefestival.org.
