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Our 2022 Parade and Festival to celebrate the Portuguese Culture, Language, and History. The “Day of Portugal” is a holiday celebrated every year on June 10th in every corner of the Portuguese-speaking world. Officially known as “Dia de Portugal, de
The “Day of Portugal” is a holiday celebrated every year on June 10th in every corner of the Portuguese-speaking world. Officially known as “Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas” (Day of Portugal, Camões and the Portuguese Communities), June 10th commemorates the death of the revered Portuguese poet, Luís Vaz de Camões in 1580. Camões is best known for his epic poem, Os Lusíadas, which is a tribute to the golden age of Portugal’s maritime exploration and ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Free
Website: https://www.ridayofportugal.org
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
Additional time info:
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Day 2 Festival time is from 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
2:00 PM: Opening of RI Day of Portugal Festivities with speaking program and Parade @ Rhode Island State House, Smith Street, Providence, Rhode Island
3:00 PM: Parade commences/departs at Smith Street State House Side with Parade Route: starting Smith Street State House Side > Canal Street > Washington Street > Kennedy Plaza > ending at Skating Rink
8:30 PM: Final Torch Procession
LOCATION
90 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02903