Dia De Portugal Festival | San Jose

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Portuguese Heritage Society of California (PHSC), proudly hosts the 11th Annual Dia de Portugal Festival on the second Saturday in June at History Park San Jose (Kelley Park), one of the largest events in California celebrating the Portuguese culture.

The official name, Dia de Camões, de Portugal e das Comunidades Portuguesas (“Day of Camões, Portugal, and the Portuguese Communities”), marks the date of Luís Vaz de Camões’ death on June 10, 1580 and is Portugal’s National Day. Camões wrote the Lusiadas, Portugal’s national epic celebrating Portuguese history and achievements.

Day Long Activities

10:00 AM – Opening of park and festival
Noon – 5:00 PM – Childrens Activities including storytelling, arts and crafts, a Fun-Jump, and more!
1:00 PM – Parade begins inside History Park San Jose

Entertainment Schedule (subject to changes)
10:15 AM Fallon Nunes
10:45 AM Sharon Xavier de Sousa
11:15 AM Tradiçoes da Nossa Terra
11:45 AM Five Wounds Singing Group
12:15 PM Nova Aliança
1:00 PM Parade and Opening Ceremony
2:00 PM União Popular
2:45 PM Roberto Lino, Antonio Severino, Nelson Ponta-Garça
3:15 PM Emily Rocha
3:45 PM Mar Alto – Turlock
4:15 PM Tempos do Outrora
4:45 PM Samba Mundial
5:15 PM Comedy Troupe
6:00 PM Raffle winners announced
6:15 PM Emily Rocha

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.