Holy Ghost Festival Parade and Party Keep Traditions Alive
Madilyn Alwardt (left), Jayla Lyons (center), and Ryah Perry (right) were crowned the Queens of the parade.
Madilyn Alwardt (left), Jayla Lyons (center), and Ryah Perry (right) were crowned the Queens of the parade.
Oak Bluffs kids came out to see the parade (and collect the candy).
Oak Bluffs kids came out to see the parade (and collect the candy).
The parade moved from the bustle of Circuit avenue to the quiet of Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The parade moved from the bustle of Circuit avenue to the quiet of Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The Queens led the way to the P.A. Club.
The Queens led the way to the P.A. Club.
Queens - Madilyn Alwardt (left), Jayla Lyons (center), and Ryah Perry (right)
Queens - Madilyn Alwardt (left), Jayla Lyons (center), and Ryah Perry (right)
Grupo Folclorico
Grupo Folclorico
The parade flowed onto the grounds of the P.A. Club.
The parade flowed onto the grounds of the P.A. Club.
Time to feast!
Time to feast!
Dr. George Santos (left) and his son Grant Santos are part of a four-generation Santos tradition of manning the kebabs.
Dr. George Santos (left) and his son Grant Santos are part of a four-generation Santos tradition of manning the kebabs.
Oysters were available by the baker's dozen.
Oysters were available by the baker's dozen.
Littlenecks too.
Littlenecks too.
Sopa and linguica are a must, but you should always leave room for fried dough.
Sopa and linguica are a must, but you should always leave room for fried dough.
Sophia Cummmings (left) and Bianca Stafford (right) showing off their prizes.
Sophia Cummmings (left) and Bianca Stafford (right) showing off their prizes.
The carnival games are a kid favorite.
The carnival games are a kid favorite.
Some kids had to work the games instead of play them.
Some kids had to work the games instead of play them.
The fun and feasting went on through the evening light.
The fun and feasting went on through the evening light.
Heat and humidity did not dampen spirits.
Heat and humidity did not dampen spirits.
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 traditional flare, great food, and plenty of entertainment for everyone. Despite the intense heat this year, the queens were crowned, the sopa was served, and bubbles were blown.