Founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrant men who wanted to recreate the religious festivals that were so common in the villages of their home island and to commemorate their safe passage to these American shores, this traditional gathering has become the Largest Portuguese Feast in the World and the largest ethnic festival in New England, according to organizers. The Feast – as it’s known in New Bedford – takes place the first weekend of August every year and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe. The festival grounds also house the Madeiran Heritage Museum, preserving and celebrating the Portuguese heritage of the area. Find out more here.
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