2019 Dia de Portugal Festival | San Jose

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Dia de Portugal Festival takes place annually on the second Saturday in June and one of the largest events in California celebrating Portuguese culture and heritage.

2019 Dia de Portugal
Saturday, June 8, 2019 | 10 am to 5 pm
History Park San Jose, Kelley Park, San Jose
FREE

Just some of what awaits you:

• food and beverages
• museum exhibits
• live entertainment
• traditional parade
• children’s carnival
• art, music, books, crafts, novelties

Enjoy a day of entertainment, savor a variety of Portuguese foods and watch a traditional Portuguese parade – there’s enjoyment for the entire family. It all takes place at History San José, location of the Portuguese Historical Museum.

2019 Main Stage Entertainment

Emcees: David Garcia, Maria Roliz, Antonino Pascoal, Bonnie Simas-Staggs, Tito Rebelo

• 10:30-10:50 a.m. Portuguese marching band performance
• 11:00-11:25 a.m. Eric Ribeiro (San Bruno), singer
• 11:30 a.m. Opening ceremony
• Noon Traditional Portuguese parade
• 12:50 p.m. Welcome
• 12:55 – 1:25 p.m. Rancho Folclórico Saudades do Ribatejo (Tracy)
• 1:30 – 2:10 p.m. Emile Carter Kizomba Dance Company (Oakland)
• 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. Tempos D’Outrora (San José) Azorean/Portuguese folklore dance and music performers
• 2:55 – 4:45 p.m. Emily (Porterville), Portuguese singer/songwriter
• 4:50 p.m. Raffle drawing and closing announcements

History Park admission is free. Nearby parking is $6 but free parking with shuttle bus service is available in the immediate area. Look for street signs indicating parking areas.

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.