Day of Portugal

After a two year hiatus, the beloved Day of Portugal will be returning to New Bedford— Celebrating it's 25th anniversary with returning Azorean and Local artisans as well as local folkloric groups, local bands, and traditional Portuguese foods.

President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa saw a great turnout for his arrival downtown at the Whaling Museum on Monday afternoon.

Full schedule for June event

Dozens filled Williams Street in front of New Bedford City Hall Thursday evening for a flag raising ceremony celebrating the National Day of Portugal.

For the weekend, vehicle traffic on part of Acushnet Ave will be replaced with people, vendors, and of course, malasadas. New Bedford's Day of Portugal celebration began on Friday with city officials cutting the ribbon, and joining the fun...

This year's Day of Portugal celebration kicked off Thursday night with a flag raising ceremony outside New Bedford City Hall.

The Day of Portugal celebration in New Bedford is this weekend. Festivities begin Thursday with a 6pm flag raising ceremony on the steps of City Hall. The festival then moves to Acushnet Avenue on Friday through Sunday, between Sawyer and Deane Streets...

A New Bedford woman is honored on Beacon Hill this week. Guiomar Silveira was presented with the Heritage Day of Portugal Award Tuesday at a State House ceremony. State Representative Antonio Cabral, House Chairman of the Portuguese American Legislative Caucus, planned and organized the ceremony...

This weekend's Day of Portugal celebration kicked off Thursday night with a flag raising ceremony outside New Bedford City Hall.  One of the speakers was State Rep. Antonio Cabral.  He leads a Day of Portugal ceremony each year at the State House in Boston...