1997 Bodo De Leite De Lowell, MA

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1997 Bodo De Leite De Lowell, MA

1997

Footage of the Bodo de Leite parade as a part of the Great Feast of the Holy Ghost in Lowell, MA.

Contains footage before the parade of the bread to be served and children dressed in traditional outfits. Parade members march with cows and goats, children carry breads and pastries in baskets, and folclórico dance troupes perform to traditional music, including the Rancho Folclórico Juventude Unida de Lowell group. Many parade participants wear traditional clothing. Community groups and businesses march with or ride in decorated floats. The Holy Ghost Band, as well as other smaller musical groups, also perform. Alcohol and bread are served at the end of the procession.

Permission to link out to YouTube page granted by Januario's son, Rob Leal.

UMass Lowell, Center for Lowell History

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