Festas 2007
Every year the portuguese community organizes a festa (pronounces fesh-ta) in Newark,CA. The parade starts at 10 AM and circles the block, carrying with it musicians, dancers and even livestock. The parade ends at the pavilion where one can indulge in Portuguese food games and entertainment. In the evening a traditional Portuguese meal called soupas is served. Rows of tables are filled with people eating drinking and socializing. The video below taken on Jul 12 2007 is from the midway point of the parade (my parent's house).