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Provincetown Portuguese Festival Celebration 2025

June 27th - June 29th, 2025

Dear Community:

Planning is well underway as we prepare to celebrate the 29th Annual Portuguese Festival and the 78th Blessing of the Fleet in Provincetown. You can expect all the music, dancing, and incredible food that make the Festival legendary—plus some exciting new surprises.

As always, we’ll honor our proud Portuguese heritage and fishing traditions, culminating in the Fishermen’s Mass and Blessing of the Fleet. It’s a weekend rich in culture, community and celebration with a full schedule of activities that has something for everyone.

It all kicks off on Thursday, June 26th with a Flag Raising Ceremony at the Pilgrim Monument & Museum.
Click HERE for the full Schedule!

The Festival is proud to announce that artist Paul Shulenburg is creating the 2025 Festival Painting featured on this years commemorative shirts. His internationally recognized work has been featured in major art magazines, showcased in solo exhibitions, and celebrated by organizations like the Oil Painters of America.

This year the Provincetown Festival's “Meet the Artist Event” featuring Paul Schulenburg, will be held on Sunday, June 1st, from 1-4 at the Provincetown Inn. Light fare will be served and a cash bar will be available, with a $20 entry fee to the event at the door to benefit the Festival.

The annual commemorative T-Shirts featuring Paul’s work will be available for purchase with locations, dates and times to be announced. They’re also available in Portuguese Square during the Festival.

All Festival long there’s plenty to enjoy from Homecoming Under The Tent to lots of live music and dancing in Portuguese Square. Everyone loves the delicious bites from the Lion’s Club Food Tent and the Knights of Columbus Soup Tasting. Don’t forget Tasca on Sunday of the Blessing courtesy of the Squealing Pig.

Kids can’t miss the Fishing Derby at MacMillan Pier and there's fun for the whole family with Field Games & Cookout at the Veteran’s Memorial Community Center. In Portuguese Square on Ryder Street you can pick up a handcrafted treasure at the Crafts Fair or enjoy captivating stories and demonstrations from local fishermen and more.

There’s lots going on but don’t forget the Prose & Poetry reading in the Cabaret Room at the Crown & Anchor, the Fado Concert at Town Hall or the Samba drummers and dancers in Portuguese Square. The final day honors the fishing fleet with the Fishermen’s Mass at St. Peter’s church followed by the 78th Blessing of the Fleet at MacMillan Pier

Finally, A huge thank-you to our incredible volunteers, the vibrant Provincetown community, and every visitor who makes Festival Weekend so special. Keep an eye on this space for updates, announcements, and more as we count down to another unforgettable celebration.

See you there to Share The Heritage!

Regards,

Provincetown Blessing and Portuguese Festival Committee