Provincetown Portuguese Festival

Provincetown Portuguese Festival The 3 day event welcomes people from around the world who come to Provincetown to celebrate Portuguese Heritage & Culture.
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There’s live music, dancing, parades, incredible food, and much more. The Blessing Of The Fleet includes a procession to MacMillan Wharf where Portuguese Dancers entertain the crowd before the colorful ceremony. Boats decked out in their finest line up to receive the blessing for a safe & prosperous year. With over 30 mostly free activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Nearly 100 vol

unteers are led by a Festival Team that includes more than 3 generations of Provincetown Portuguese history. Watch for details on our page and Journals.

In loving memory of Francisco Cardinal on behalf of Kiley Court Gallery, a friend of the Festival.
06/12/2026

In loving memory of Francisco Cardinal on behalf of Kiley Court Gallery, a friend of the Festival.

is broadcasting LIVE from Portuguese Square on Saturday morning!
06/10/2026

is broadcasting LIVE from Portuguese Square on Saturday morning!

06/09/2026

Festival Artist Bill Fitts speaks about his experience painting the lobster boat, Miss Lilly

06/09/2026

Daniel Gómez Llata, Town Crier, welcomes guests to the Festival’s Meet the Artist Event

06/09/2026
06/09/2026

The Portuguese Festival recently hosted its Meet the Artist event at the Harbor Hotel where Bill Fitts, the 2026 Festival Artist, was on hand to speak about his striking gouache painting of the lobster boat, Miss Lilly, captained by Mike Rego and named after his daughter. The Miss Lilly will be the lead boat in the procession of fishing vessels and pleasure craft, at the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, June 28, and will proudly carry the statue of St. Peter, patron Saint of fishermen, as it passes by Bishop DaCunha for the traditional blessing given for a safe and prosperous year on the water.
Music was provided by Rob Scott for the gathering, and Provincetown’s Town Crier Daniel Gómez Llata added his signature flair with lively bell-ringing and spirited announcements.
Beautiful raffle baskets filled with Portuguese items were created by Shannon Sawyer, and
Guests enjoyed a slide show of fishing vessels and fishermen from the past, along with video clips of Portuguese dancers arranged by Nancy Silva. The slide show appeared to be a highlight for Mike Coelho who knew the history of every boat that appeared!
Thank you to Mary-Jo and Susan Avellar for handling the door, and a Festival volunteer Kathryn Winkler for serving appetizers.
We extend our gratitude to those who helped sponsor this event, Jaime-Lyn Daley, General Manager of the hotel, who generously provided the space for our gathering, as well as Liz Lovati of Angel Foods and Liz’s Café for providing the catering of delicious appetizers and dessert that helped make this community event such a success.
It truly does take a village.

Sweet treats for Festival time celebrating 40 years in Provincetown.
06/08/2026

Sweet treats for Festival time celebrating 40 years in Provincetown.

Dedication of 1983 Festival Booklet. Thank you,Salvador!
06/06/2026

Dedication of 1983 Festival Booklet.
Thank you,Salvador!

We are pleased to let everyone know that the Portuguese Festival won the Silver Award in Cape Cod Life’s “Best Of” Issue...
06/06/2026

We are pleased to let everyone know that the Portuguese Festival won the Silver Award in Cape Cod Life’s “Best Of” Issue for Best Summer Event”!

Enjoy everything Provincetown has to offer when you visit for the Festival! Fanizzi's Restaurant - Provincetown, MA
06/05/2026

Enjoy everything Provincetown has to offer when you visit for the Festival!
Fanizzi's Restaurant - Provincetown, MA

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