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SUMMARY:Senhor da Pedra Feast at Madeira Field
DESCRIPTION:The Senhor da Pedra Feast embraces Portuguese faith and heritage for three days at Madeira Field. Festivities include live music\, religious observances\, and a procession. \nHere’s the schedule: \nFriday\, Aug. 14: Celebrations begin at 6 p.m. with the raising of the flags and music by Filarmonica do Senhor da Pedra. Thatcher performs at 7 p.m.\, followed by Journey tribute band The Great Escape. \nSaturday\, Aug. 15: A moving of the saints starts at 5:30 p.m. from Immaculate Conception Hall to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass. Tony Borges performs at 7:30 p.m.\, followed by Nelia and her band. \nSunday\, Aug. 16: Committee and society members gather at 11 a.m. for a procession to Immaculate Conception Church for Mass. A larger procession begins at 2 p.m. with several marching bands. A 5 p.m. concert features Filarmonica do Senhor da Pedra and Banda de Santo Antonio\, followed by Moda Nova Band.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/senhor-da-pedra-feast-at-madeira-field/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Madeira Field\, 50 Madeira Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Festival,Free,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
DESCRIPTION:New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will run from Thursday\, July 30\, through Sunday\, Aug. 2\, at Madeira Field. The coveted event showcases Portuguese and Madeiran heritage and attracts visitors from the U.S. and beyond.\n\nFestivities begin Thursday\, July 30\, 6 to 11:30 p.m; Friday\, July 31\,  5 to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday\, Aug\, 1\, noon to 11:30 p.m.; Sunday\, Aug\, 2\, noon to 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.\n\nThe annual four-day celebration features live music\, Portuguese cuisine\, carnival rides\, cultural displays\, and activities for all ages. Saturday’s Family Fun Day includes free meals for children under 12 from noon to 4 p.m. and discounted meals for seniors. Find the full schedule on the website.\n\nSunday’s parade steps off at 2 p.m. at Brooklawn Park and travels to the festival grounds.\n\nThrough scholarships and vocational awards\, the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament further supports local students while helping preserve Madeiran tradition for future generations.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/feast-of-the-blessed-sacrament/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Madeira Field\, 50 Madeira Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Family,Festival,Food,Madeira Feast,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Day of Portugal New Bedford
DESCRIPTION:Day of Portugal New Bedford celebrates Portuguese culture\, music\, food\, and tradition by bringing the community together for four days of events at Madeira Field and festival grounds.\n\nThursday\, June 18\, begins with a 6:30 p.m. flag-raising ceremony at New Bedford City Hall\, followed by a reception at the Consulate of Portugal.\n\nFriday\, June 19\, a 6 p.m. opening ceremony with Banda Senhor da Pedra and a ribbon cutting at the festival grounds. David De Melo performs at 7:30 p.m.\, followed by Jorge Ferreira at 9:30 p.m.\n\nSaturday\, June 20\, includes performances by Luz Eterna at 4 p.m.\, Tita at 5:30 p.m.\, Arlindo Andrade at 7 p.m.\, and Moda Nova at 9:30 p.m.\n\nSunday\, June 21\, features performances by various folklore groups at 4 p.m.\, followed by Vavó Brito at 6:30 p.m. and Carlos Pires at 7 p.m.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/day-of-portugal-new-bedford/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Madeira Field\, 50 Madeira Ave\, New Bedford\, MA\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Festival,Outdoors
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