NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Thursday marks the start of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford.

The 108th feast features a variety of food, wine and entertainment including live music, a parade, a 5K road race and a carnival.

The celebration will kick off with the assembly of the festeiros at the intersection of Earle Street and Acushnet Avenue at 5 p.m. They’ll march in a special procession to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church for a special Benediction to the Blessed Sacrament.

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