1995 TV Portugal Lowell Festa de São João De Lowell, MA

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1995 TV Portugal Lowell Festa de São João De Lowell, MA

1995-06-25

Footage of the Festa de São João parade in Lowell, MA as recorded for TV Portugal in Lowell.

The video begins with several scenic shots of Portuguese landscapes and towns, and then transitions into a dance number performed by several women with balloons. People are then shown preparing for the parade on the streets of Lowell, including the Rainhas de São João and the Concorentes de São João, and groups of men play music with guitars. The newscaster says a small bit of commentary about the event as the participants are preparing. Many members of the parade are seen wearing traditional outfits and carrying food and pastries while others grill and eat the festival's food. During the parade, folclórico dance groups perform and groups like the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of Lowell march. After the parade, there is a live concert with Portuguese music.

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

UMass Lowell, Center for Lowell History

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