The festa is the soul of the community. Track festivals, parades, and cultural gatherings that keep Portuguese traditions alive.
Electric Cool-Aid and Roofers Union, Washington, District of Columbia
September 1 – 15, 2026
Two casual September conversation nights for Portuguese speakers and learners in Washington, DC. September 1 at Electric Cool-Aid and September 15 at Roofers Union.
Naugatuck Portuguese Club, 110 Rubber Ave, Naugatuck, CT
September 4 – 6, 2026
See organizer details
Three-day Portuguese community festival with traditional food, folkloric dance, live music, and the annual São Paio 5K, hosted by the Naugatuck Portuguese Club.
Stonington, CT
September 5 – 6, 2026
Traditional Portuguese Holy Ghost feast and procession with deep local community roots. Includes a week of crown and scepter transfers leading up to the feast.
Congress Square Park, Portland, Maine
September 5 – 26, 2026
Free
Free weekly conversation table welcoming Portuguese learners, fluent speakers, native speakers, and anyone interested in Lusophone culture. Saturdays in September, 1-3pm.
UPSES Hall, 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA
September 6, 2026
Portuguese community celebration at UPSES Hall featuring Mass and the traditional Bom Jesus Milagroso Festa.
Manteca Park Golf Course, Manteca, California
September 11, 2026
Luso-American Education Foundation golf tournament and banquet supporting scholarships and Portuguese cultural programs.
UPSES Portuguese Hall, San Diego, California
September 12, 2026
Free
Free evening of Portuguese food and live music at UPSES Hall.
Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall, Santa Cruz, California
September 12, 2026
Reading of the contas followed by a no-host bar, raffle, auction, dinner, live music, and Portuguese sweet bread sales.
11903 Ashworth Street, Artesia, CA
Date to be announced
Portuguese community event.
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
Date to be announced
Annual festival in San Francisco celebrating Fado music and Portuguese culture.
IT Parker Community Center, Dania Beach, Florida
September 12, 2026
$45; children 12 and under free
Florida Portuguese-American Club harvest celebration with live music, dancing, and a Portuguese dinner including leitão, chicken, and caldo verde.
Portuguese-American Cultural Association, Port Richey, Florida
September 26, 2026
$35 members; $45 non-members; $15 ages 12-17
Azorean dinner dance with traditional food, music by Victor Ponte, and comedy from Vavó Brito.
Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, New York
September 13, 2026
Free
Relaxed outdoor meetup for practicing Portuguese and connecting with speakers and learners from across the Lusophone community.
Fogo de Chao, New York, New York
September 14, 2026
Monthly Portuguese language social meetup for learners and speakers in Manhattan. September 14, 2026 at 6:30pm; monthly series.
Various locations, Pawtucket, RI
September 18 – 20, 2026
Three days of Portuguese culture and community: a Friday dinner, Portuguese Heritage Night at Rhode Island FC on Saturday, and a Sunday celebration with Mass, music, food, and family activities.
Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI
Date to be announced
Annual festival in June featuring a parade, live music, and Portuguese food stands.
O Dinis, East Providence, Rhode Island
Date to be announced
Long-running selected-Monday dinner and live Portuguese music series at O Dinis. Selected Mondays; dinner 7pm, music 8-10pm.
East Providence Public Library, East Providence, Rhode Island
Date to be announced
Children's Portuguese culture series at the East Providence Public Library. April 2026 school-break period.
Portuguese Learning Center, East Providence, Rhode Island
Date to be announced
Weekly Portuguese language classes in East Providence. Monday-Thursday weekly schedule.
26 Teofilo Braga Way, East Providence, RI
Date to be announced
Annual Feast of the Holy Ghost hosted by the Teófilo Braga Club in East Providence. The club has not yet announced its 2027 dates; the feast traditionally centers on the second Sunday of July.
Local Seattle cafe (RSVP for details), Seattle, Washington
September 25, 2026
Informal afternoon social for native speakers, students, and learners to practice Portuguese and connect over coffee.
Clube Luís de Camões, Peabody, Massachusetts
September 26, 2026
September dinner dance listed by Peabody Portuguese American Organizations.
Portuguese American Club of Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
October 3 – 4, 2026
Community family day hosted by the Portuguese American Club of Martha's Vineyard. October 3, with October 4 as the rain date.
Massachusetts
Date to be announced
Cultural events and celebrations (June 2026).
Kennedy Park, Fall River, MA
Date to be announced
A massive gathering of the Azorean diaspora featuring the 'Bodo de Leite' and traditional sopas.
Waipahu, HI
Date to be announced
Annual Portuguese cultural festival at Hawai'i Plantation Village with food, music, and community programming.
Paia, HI
Date to be announced
Community Portuguese festival on Maui at Heritage Hall with food, culture, and fundraising. Dates vary significantly by year.
Ferry St & Independence Park, Newark, NJ
Date to be announced
Massive annual festival in Newark with parade, music, and Portuguese food, held around June 10.
Portuguese Language Meetup of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Date to be announced
Recurring Portuguese language exchange and meetup in Philadelphia. Ongoing / recurring.
Taborspace, Portland, Oregon
Date to be announced
Weekly Portuguese conversation meetup hosted by the Lusophone Club of Portland. Every Saturday, 9am-12pm, through May 29, 2027.
Macau Cultural Center / Lusitano Club of California, Fremont, California
August 8, 2026
Portuguese cooking class hosted by the Macau Cultural Center and Lusitano Club.
New Bedford, MA
July 30 – August 2, 2026
The largest Portuguese feast in the world. Madeira wine, carne de espeto, and four days of non-stop culture rooted in Madeiran tradition.
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, Massachusetts
July 21, 2026
Talk and reception celebrating the Portuguese Tall Ship NRP Sagres during its New Bedford Harbor visit.
Planet Wine, Alexandria, Virginia
July 17, 2026
Portuguese wine tasting and education class focused beyond fortified wines.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Virginia Beach, Virginia
July 13, 2026
Themed wine-club dinner inspired by Porto and Portuguese wine.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Columbus, Ohio
July 13, 2026
Themed wine-club dinner inspired by Porto and Portuguese wine.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Orlando, Florida
July 12, 2026
Themed wine-club dinner inspired by Porto and Portuguese wine.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Oak Park, Illinois
July 12, 2026
Themed wine-club dinner inspired by Porto and Portuguese wine.
Cruz Golf Country Club, Farmingdale, NJ
July 11, 2026
Portuguese cultural festival in Farmingdale with food, music, community programming, and fundraising organized by New Jersey Portuguese community groups.
Arte Institute / Lincoln Center premiere, New York, New York
July 1, 2026
Annual Portuguese short film festival and screening event in New York. July 2026.
Javits Center, New York, NY
June 28 – 30, 2026
Trade show at the Javits Center from June 28-30, 2026, with PortugalFoods organizing Portuguese company participation.
Provincetown, MA
June 25 – 28, 2026
Multi-day Portuguese heritage festival featuring cultural events and the traditional Blessing of the Fleet on Cape Cod.
Providence, RI
June 13 – 14, 2026
Long-running Day of Portugal celebration (since 1978) with festival, parade, Portuguese food, and folkloric programming.
LeParc Cafe / Braga Portuguese Restaurant, Miami, Florida
June 13 – 27, 2026
Informal Portuguese language exchange meetups in the Miami area for conversation practice and community connection. June 13 and June 27, 2026; recurring Meetup schedule.
History Park, San Jose, CA
June 13, 2026
Annual Portuguese heritage festival at History Park on June 13, 2026.
Ferry St, Newark, NJ
June 12 – 14, 2026
One of the largest Portuguese street festivals in the U.S. Miles of food vendors, folklore dancing, and the famous Sunday parade in the Ironbound district.
Massachusetts
June 12 – 14, 2026
Major cultural celebration (June 12-14, 2026).
UMass Lowell / Coburn Hall, Lowell, Massachusetts
June 10, 2026
Heritage symposium focused on preserving Portuguese immigrant history.
Leitao, New York, New York
June 10, 2026
Monthly fado dinner series at Leitao, usually on the second Wednesday.
Lynn City Hall & Auditorium, Lynn, Massachusetts
June 9, 2026
Portugal Day flag raising at Lynn City Hall with community programming and a Malassada Day screening.
Portuguese Wine Week / Matter of Wine, Marina del Rey, California
June 7, 2026
Small-format Portuguese wine tasting cruise for Portuguese Wine Week.
Barra Santos / Portuguese Wine Week, Los Angeles, California
June 7 – 14, 2026
Weeklong Portuguese wine flight activation at Barra Santos.
Elizabeth, NJ
June 7, 2026
Since 1978 the Portuguese community has marched down Elizabeth Avenue on the first Sunday in June celebrating Portuguese culture with a parade and arraial.
Mineola, NY
June 7, 2026
12th annual Portugal Day Parade in Mineola, scheduled for June 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM as part of the local Portugal Day weekend.
Boston Portuguese Festival / Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts
June 6, 2026
Small fundraiser combining fado and Portuguese wine tasting.
Uncorked Wine Shops / Portuguese Wine Week, Hermosa Beach, California
June 5, 2026
Portuguese Wine Week tasting and culture night in Hermosa Beach.
Ralph's Garage at Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio
June 5, 2026
Portuguese wine tasting dinner pairing four Portuguese wines with a summer-inspired menu.
Salado Winery & Salado Wine Seller, Salado, Texas
June 4, 2026
Portuguese wine tasting at Salado Winery and Salado Wine Seller.
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford, Massachusetts
May 28, 2026
Talk, panel, and reception on Portuguese-American soccer history in the SouthCoast.
Portuguese Cultural Center, Danbury, Connecticut
May 27, 2026
Scholarship awards dinner recognizing students supported by the Sons of Portugal Scholarship Fund.
Weaver Library / East Providence Public Library, East Providence, Rhode Island
May 27, 2026
Bilingual Portuguese storytime for families at Weaver Library.
San Diego, CA
May 22 – 24, 2026
The oldest ethnic festival in San Diego. A traditional Holy Spirit celebration organized by the UPSES with a mile-long procession to St. Agnes.
Escola Luis de Camoes / Sport Club Portugues, Warren, New Jersey
May 15, 2026
Azulejo painting workshop and fundraiser tied to Newark-area Portuguese education.
Portuguese Cultural Center, Danbury, Connecticut
May 15, 2026
Designer bag bingo fundraiser supporting the Sons of Portugal Scholarship Fund.
Out Professionals, New York, New York
May 14, 2026
Networking event centered on Portuguese wines.
UMass Lowell / Comley-Lane Theatre, Lowell, Massachusetts
May 2, 2026
Portuguese music concert programming at UMass Lowell.
Lusitano Club of California, Fremont, California
May 1, 2026
Community dinner celebrating World Portuguese Language Day.
Macau Cultural Center / Lusitano Club of California, Fremont, California
April 29, 2026
Author talk and book signing focused on Portuguese history in California.
UMass Dartmouth / Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese American Archives, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
April 29, 2026
Portuguese studies book talk hosted through UMass Dartmouth archival programming.
Portuguese Instructive Social Club, 600 Grove St, Elizabeth, NJ
April 25, 2026
Royal family pageant on April 25, 2026 at 6:30 PM to crown the community representatives for Elizabeth's Portugal Day season.
UMass Dartmouth / Charlton College of Business, Dartmouth, Massachusetts
April 22, 2026
Film screening and conversation connected to Portuguese studies programming.
Wines of Portugal / Ideal Glass Studios, New York, New York
April 17, 2026
Portuguese wine tasting event with trade and consumer audiences in New York.
Wines of Portugal / The Balcony Orlando, Orlando, Florida
April 15, 2026
Portuguese wine tasting with trade and consumer programming.
Dom's Cheese Shop, Avon, Connecticut
April 10, 2026
Portuguese cheese and wine tasting at a specialty cheese shop.
7808 46th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
March 28, 2026
Portuguese American Suncoast Association anniversary dinner on March 28, 2026 with live dancing music.
Avo's Feast, Fall River, Massachusetts
March 27, 2026
Periodic Portuguese fado dinner series at Avo's Feast in Fall River.
California
March 15, 2026
Annual Portuguese community event (March 15, 2026).
Lusitano Club of California / Macau Cultural Center, Fremont, California
February 21, 2026
Annual club social and dinner dance hosted by the Lusitano Club of California.
I.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall / Uma Empresa Inc, Half Moon Bay, California
January 31, 2026
Special fado dinner and Portuguese wine pairing at I.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall.
Portuguese American Suncoast Association, St. Petersburg, Florida
January 24, 2026
Fado night hosted by PASA for the Portuguese community in the Tampa Bay area.
PFSA Council No. 5/36 Hall, Hayward, California
January 17, 2026
Community crab feed and dinner social hosted by Hayward PFSA Council No. 5/36.
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