Feast of the Holy Ghost Celebrates Portuguese Community
Queen Isabella of Aragon and her court.
Queen Isabella of Aragon and her court.
Portuguese American Club lead the parade up Circuit avenue.
Portuguese American Club lead the parade up Circuit avenue.
Baystate Band of New Bedford made a joyful noise.
Baystate Band of New Bedford made a joyful noise.
Marching toward Our Lady Star of the Sea Church and blessing.
Marching toward Our Lady Star of the Sea Church and blessing.
Spectators waved, scrambled for candy, and clapped as the parade passed.
Spectators waved, scrambled for candy, and clapped as the parade passed.
Police and fire department sirens were heard throughout Oak Bluffs.
Police and fire department sirens were heard throughout Oak Bluffs.
Grupo Folclorico do Clube Madeirense marched along in traditional dress.
Grupo Folclorico do Clube Madeirense marched along in traditional dress.
Bands leads the way into the PA Club grounds.
Bands leads the way into the PA Club grounds.
The parade ended at the Holy Ghost Association building.
The parade ended at the Holy Ghost Association building.
Fried malasadas fed the hungry crowd.
Fried malasadas fed the hungry crowd.
Good turnout for the Feast of the Holy Ghost.
Good turnout for the Feast of the Holy Ghost.
The Feast of the Holy Ghost parade stepped off from the Oak Bluffs Steamship Authority terminal on Sunday, a little late, under a sweltering sun. It was part of the annual two-day Portuguese festival celebrating history, food, music and giving back to the community.