Festival Guide
Festa do Espirito Santo San Diego 2026
San Diego's Festa do Espirito Santo 2026 is scheduled for May 22-24 at UPSES Portuguese Hall in Point Loma, celebrating 116 years of Portuguese faith, culture, and community.
2026 dates
May 22-24, 2026
Location
U.P.S.E.S. Portuguese Hall
2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106
Organizer
United Portuguese S.E.S. Inc.
Last verified against official sources on March 11, 2026.
Overview
San Diego's Festa do Espirito Santo is one of the landmark Portuguese religious and community celebrations on the West Coast.
The official U.P.S.E.S. Festa page is currently listing the 2026 event for May 22 through May 24 at the U.P.S.E.S. Portuguese Hall on Avenida de Portugal in Point Loma.
This page focuses on what is already confirmed by the organizers now, while acknowledging that full weekend programming tends to be published in more detail closer to the event.
What to Expect
A long-running Holy Spirit celebration tied to San Diego's historic Portuguese community.
Point Loma setting at the U.P.S.E.S. Portuguese Hall and chapel complex.
Official 2026 Festa resources already live, including parade participation, king and queen information, and fundraiser pages.
History and Context
The official U.P.S.E.S. history says local organizers began raising funds in 1920 to create a chapel and community hall for Festa do Espirito Santo celebrations.
The original chapel was inaugurated in 1922 and the current U.P.S.E.S. hall opened in 1948 as the community expanded.
The organizers emphasize that the chapel remains one of only two original Portuguese chapels in California and continues to play a central role in Holy Spirit devotion.
Festa do Espirito Santo San Diego FAQ
When is the San Diego Festa do Espirito Santo in 2026?
The official U.P.S.E.S. Festa page lists the 2026 celebration for May 22 through May 24, 2026.
Where is the event held?
The official site lists U.P.S.E.S. Portuguese Hall at 2818 Avenida de Portugal in San Diego's Point Loma neighborhood.
What kind of event is this?
The organizers present it as a Portuguese Holy Spirit celebration centered on faith, community, heritage, and long-standing local tradition.
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