The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament

Annually on the first weekend in August
Club Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, Inc.
50 Madeira Avenue
New Bedford MA 02746
508-992-6911

One of the largest Portuguese festivals in the country, this four-day festival celebrates a religious tradition of New Bedford's Portuguese/Madeira community. In addition to religious services and parade, the festival features ethnic food, musical groups, dance troupes, raffles, and an amusement park midway with games and rides.

See the The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Web site for complete information about schedules and entertainment.