feast of the blessed sacrament

Before taking the stage at New Bedford's Feast, Sugar Ray frontman Mark McGrath quietly stopped for dinner at The Black Whale.

New Bedford Police logged 15 arrests and dozens of disturbances during the 110th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, maintaining heavy public safety presence throughout the event perimeter.

Barraca 21's out-of-order booth number isn't a mistake. It's the result of a simple piece of Feast history.

Every cup of Madeira wine served at New Bedford's Feast of the Blessed Sacrament begins a remarkable journey years before it reaches Massachusetts.

Review the official list of banned items and mandatory security rules released by the New Bedford Police for the Madeira Feast this weekend.Social Media Engagement Package

Sneak peek at the new throwback t-shirt designs debuting at New Bedford's 110th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, including "Friends" and '80s film twists.

New Bedford's Madeira Feast is dropping tickets this year. Is it time to add a VIP Fast Pass for those famous Portuguese malasada lines?

No more waiting in long lines just to buy paper tickets. The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is going completely cashless for its 110th year. Here is how it works.

Massachusetts politicians Gov. Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu are pouring pints and visiting local food booths to connect with voters ahead of the upcoming November election cycle.

Nantucket summer concerts return as the Nantucket Music Foundation brings headline acts like The Fray, Sugar Ray, and Natasha Bedingfield to perform live music sets at The Muse.