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Great Feast of the Holy Ghost: Weekend schedule has parades, food, music and more

FALL RIVER — The city is in the midst of celebrating the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost of New England, a five-day festival of Azorean culture. 
 

Arguably the largest event honoring the Azorean heritage in the United States, the feast features a mix of religious rituals, Portuguese cuisine, live entertainment, crafts and two parades.
 

It will take place through Sunday, Aug. 25, at Kennedy Park in Fall River.

 

Historically, the celebration draws more than 100,000 visitors, from as far as Canada and Portugal.

 

See more details at heraldnews.com.

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