Feast of Holy Ghost Keep Island Portuguese Traditions Alive
Portugues American Club hosted first part of feast Saturday night.
Portugues American Club hosted first part of feast Saturday night.
Jelly Roll Horns keep the crowd on its feet and dancing.
Jelly Roll Horns keep the crowd on its feet and dancing.
Fried malasada is annual favorite at Feast of Holy Ghost.
Fried malasada is annual favorite at Feast of Holy Ghost.
Choosing what to order is a difficult decision, maybe one of each?
Choosing what to order is a difficult decision, maybe one of each?
Face painting for the younger generation.
Face painting for the younger generation.
Games aplenty.
Games aplenty.
A chance to meet old friends not seen during busy summer.
A chance to meet old friends not seen during busy summer.
On Sunday the parade marched up Circuit avenue.
On Sunday the parade marched up Circuit avenue.
Members of the Portuguese American Club wave to the crowd from trucks.
Members of the Portuguese American Club wave to the crowd from trucks.
Cicilio Rosa Neto leads Chilmark the Ox along the procession.
Cicilio Rosa Neto leads Chilmark the Ox along the procession.
Candy was tossed to excited children.
Candy was tossed to excited children.
Oak Bluffs fire trucks took part, sirens wailing.
Oak Bluffs fire trucks took part, sirens wailing.
Holy Ghost Society marches en routh to Sacred Heart cemetery.
Holy Ghost Society marches en routh to Sacred Heart cemetery.
Jelly Roll Horns keep the beat.
Jelly Roll Horns keep the beat.
Queen Isabella and her court.
Queen Isabella and her court.
Parade makes its way along Vineyard avenue.
Parade makes its way along Vineyard avenue.
Smile and a wave from Amy Billings.
Smile and a wave from Amy Billings.
Tossing candy.
Tossing candy.
Sylvia Olejarz and Judie Pacheco find their spots at a table.
Sylvia Olejarz and Judie Pacheco find their spots at a table.
Athena Flanders blows a conch shell.
Athena Flanders blows a conch shell.
Entering Sacred Heart cemetery on the way to PA Club.
Entering Sacred Heart cemetery on the way to PA Club.
Emmeline Meuse and Isla Blume.
Emmeline Meuse and Isla Blume.
Paying respects.
Paying respects.
Tricia Bergeron.
Tricia Bergeron.
AFter parading, it's time to eat!
AFter parading, it's time to eat!
Scott Morgan and Ken Silvia work the grill.
Scott Morgan and Ken Silvia work the grill.
CJ Green helps out on the games.
CJ Green helps out on the games.
Isla Blume, Emmeline Meuse and Nicholas Parent.
Isla Blume, Emmeline Meuse and Nicholas Parent.
Over the weekend, the Portugese-American Club hosted its annual Holy Ghost Festival. The parade and feast are favorites of Islanders of all backgrounds for their traditions, great food, and plenty of entertainment for everyone. The queens were crowned, the sopa was served, and malasada was fried.