UPDATED: The Day of Portugal events begin in Rhode Island, Fall River, New Bedford

FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022
6:00 PM
Governor McKee will give remarks at the Rhode Island Day of Portugal State House ceremony.
Location: Rhode Island State House Governor’s State Room

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The Day of Portugal flag raising ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 5th at 11am at the Portuguese Discovery Monument at Brenton Point State Park, Ocean Drive in Newport. The event is a celebration of Portuguese culture, history and language.

Governor McKee will give remarks at the event. Parking is conveniently close by.

The Sunday event will kick off many events happening throughout the local area – from Flag Raisings to other events.

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 discoveries.

For more information on Rhode Island events happening over the next few weekends, follow RI Day of Portugal on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/RIDayofPortugal).

In nearby Fall River, there are many events and entertainment opportunities:

More Day of Portugal events in nearby New Bedford:

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