The Cape is home to many of Portuguese descent who originally came to the Cape to work in the fishing industry or in the cranberry bogs. This coming week, beginning on Thursday, June 23th they celebrate their heritage with the Provincetown Portuguese Festival. It's a four day event that takes place throughout town and features food, music, dance and more. It begins on Thursday with Compartilhe Na Nossa Mesa or "share our table", an event showcasing food from Provincetown's restaurants. Be sure to make reservations. There will be a parade on Saturday and the festival will finish with the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday.
Check out their website, http://www.provincetownportuguesefestival.com/ for a schedule of events. This event was voted one of the top 100 events in the U.S. Sounds like a fun way to explore a new culture. Provincetown is also a beautiful and fun city to visit.
Check out their website, http://www.provincetownportuguesefestival.com/ for a schedule of events. This event was voted one of the top 100 events in the U.S. Sounds like a fun way to explore a new culture. Provincetown is also a beautiful and fun city to visit.
