Festivities in Taunton
On July 10th, 11th, & 12th, the city of Taunton holds it's annual Festa do Divino Espirito Santo at their Holy Ghost Hall ran by the Holy Ghost Society, Inc. of East Taunton, Massachusetts. During these festivities, there is music, Portuguese and American food, beer, wine, soft drinks, a Bazaar Booth, rides and games. On the last day of the festa, there is a Procession and a Mass and Crowing Ceremony at the Holy Family Church. Afterwards, sopa (soup) is served at the hall and the annual auction begins. Then to finish the night off, there is more music.
On July 10th, 11th, & 12th, the city of Taunton holds it's annual Festa do Divino Espirito Santo at their Holy Ghost Hall ran by the Holy Ghost Society, Inc. of East Taunton, Massachusetts. During these festivities, there is music, Portuguese and American food, beer, wine, soft drinks, a Bazaar Booth, rides and games. On the last day of the festa, there is a Procession and a Mass and Crowing Ceremony at the Holy Family Church. Afterwards, sopa (soup) is served at the hall and the annual auction begins. Then to finish the night off, there is more music.
Clubs and Restaurants
Taunton's Portuguese American Civic Club (P.A.C.C.) was founded in 1929 and is a place for people of Portuguese decent to gather. This club keeps the Portuguese-American community strong and continues to keep their culture alive in the city of Taunton. At this club, there is a function hall that holds parties, weddings, etc. There is also a Pavilion/Pit where outdoor events are held.
TJ's Diner is a Portuguese restaurant in Taunton. Their servers speak Portuguese and their entire menu is in Portuguese. They serve Portuguese food and some American food. They often have live music and dancing. TJ's Diner is a prime example of how the Portuguese culture is still alive in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Taunton's Portuguese American Civic Club (P.A.C.C.) was founded in 1929 and is a place for people of Portuguese decent to gather. This club keeps the Portuguese-American community strong and continues to keep their culture alive in the city of Taunton. At this club, there is a function hall that holds parties, weddings, etc. There is also a Pavilion/Pit where outdoor events are held.
TJ's Diner is a Portuguese restaurant in Taunton. Their servers speak Portuguese and their entire menu is in Portuguese. They serve Portuguese food and some American food. They often have live music and dancing. TJ's Diner is a prime example of how the Portuguese culture is still alive in Taunton, Massachusetts.