FESTIVAL CONTINUES TO SHARE THE HERITAGE
Provincetown Portuguese Festival Celebration 2024

June 28 - June 30, 2024

Dear Community:

Preparations are well underway for the 2024 Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet. This year the Festival is from June 28th to June 30th.

We look forward to Sharing The Heritage with music, dancing, food and all the events that make Festival Weekend so special. This year’s festivities continue to be a wonderful celebration of Provincetown’s Portuguese heritage and the historic fishing traditions of our community.

Throughout Festival Weekend a full schedule of activities has something for everyone. Portuguese Square on Ryder Street will host local fishermen, offering captivating stories and impressive demonstrations of their craft. Meanwhile, the Crafts Fair showcases locally produced goods and more, including authentic Portuguese items.

A highlight for families is the Field Games & Cookout at Motta Field on Saturday. In the center of town, Portuguese Square is filled with live music and the Lion’s Club Food Tent is the spot for a delicious bite. When night falls, the emotional sounds of live Fado music will fill Town Hall.

Sunday's schedule includes the Fishermen’s Mass followed by the Blessing of the Fleet, fostering a connection between Provincetown's history and the present-day fishermen. It’s a fitting way to cap off a great weekend.

Behind the scenes the Committee sends our deepest thanks to all who give so much to keep the tradition alive and energize the future of the Festival.

We will update the schedule as soon as possible so you can plan to join us with your loved ones. If you have any questions, please click here to email us.

For direct contact, please reach out to Charles Souza at 508.274.3072.

Thank you for your ongoing support in preserving and sharing our heritage!

Regards,

Provincetown Blessing and Portuguese Festival Committee


Lori DaLomba
Susan Avellar
Frances Coco
Liliana DeSousa
Beverly Ferreira
Maureen Joseph Hurst
Chris King
Lisa King


Jill Lambrou
Susan Leonard
Carol LaDuke
David Mayo
Tim McNulty
Don Murphy
Michela Murphy
Mike Potenza


Shannon Sawyer
Timothy Seaton
Emma Silva
Nancy Silva
Paul Silva
Charles Souza
Rich Waldo


The Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet

The Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet attracts visitors from all over the world who gather to celebrate Portuguese culture and heritage.

The event features live music, dancing, delicious food, games, and lots of mostly free activities, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.

The Festival Weekend culminates in the Blessing of the Fleet, where boats adorned in their finest gather to receive blessings for a safe and prosperous year ahead.

We welcome you to share our heritage from June 28th to June 30th, 2024

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