East Providence celebrates 'Day of Portugal'
Events takes place June 7 and 10
EAST PROVIDENCE — On June 7 and 10, the City of East Providence proudly celebrated the Day of Portugal with raising the Portuguese Flag outside of City Hall.
Councilwoman Anna Sousa took the …
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East Providence celebrates 'Day of Portugal'
Events takes place June 7 and 10
EAST PROVIDENCE — On June 7 and 10, the City of East Providence proudly celebrated the Day of Portugal with raising the Portuguese Flag outside of City Hall.
Councilwoman Anna Sousa took the opportunity to organize a beautiful celebration in recognition of the large Portuguese American population in the city and to recognize the April 25, 1974 Portuguese Revolution, which successfully overcame a dictatorship ensuring democracy and Portuguese Independence.
The event was celebrated by many of our local public officials as well as representatives from the Rhode Island Day of Portugal.
The 2017 President of RI Day of Portugal, Leonel Teixeira, spoke at the ceremony and said “this is a special occasion to reaffirm and show the value of the Portuguese culture.”
The event kicked off the Portuguese Heritage Festival, which is celebrating their 40th celebration of the Day of Portugal.
