A Blessing on the Pier
A celebration of Portuguese heritage and Provincetown's fishing community, with music, food, a parade, and the Blessing of the Fleet at MacMillan Pier.
Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet
About the Festival
The Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet honors our Portuguese traditions, while the Blessing of the Fleet recognizes the courage and fortitude of the Portuguese fishermen who risked their lives on the open seas to feed their families and to share their catch with residents of their unique fishing village. The festival now embraces four town-wide, fun-filled days of music, dancing and food, as well as the colorful pageantry of our popular parade. Culminating at the end of Macmillan Pier on the last Sunday in June, the blessings of good fortune for the coming year are bestowed by clergy on fishing vessels and leisure craft.
All Festival long there's plenty to enjoy from Homecoming Under The Tent to lots of live music and dancing in Portuguese Square. Everyone loves the delicious bites from the Lion's Club Food Tent and the Knights of Columbus Soup Tasting. Don't forget Tasca on Sunday of the Blessing courtesy of the Squealing Pig.
Kids can't miss the Fishing Derby at MacMillan Pier and there's fun for the whole family with Field Games & Cookout at the Veteran's Memorial Community Center. In Portuguese Square on Ryder Street you can pick up a handcrafted treasure at the Crafts Fair or enjoy captivating stories and demonstrations from local fishermen and more.
For the full lineup of events, see the full schedule.
Music, Food, and the Sea