Madeira Feast

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.

Sugar Ray will headline Thursday night at New Bedford's 110th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, bringing a wave of '90s nostalgia to the SouthCoast.

Olivia Gonsalves, 90, danced, dined, and made memories at the Feast, proving age is just a number when it comes to malasadas and Portuguese tradition.

A nostalgic ride on the Gravitron at New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament rekindled memories of 1980s carnivals, vintage rides, and childhood thrills.

This year’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament adds card payments and tipping — with 100 percent of tips helping fund scholarships for local students.

New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament now accepts card payments, cutting wait times and marking a historic update to the Portuguese-American celebration.

America’s largest Portuguese festival returns to New Bedford with new food, 50+ performances, and a massive Sunday parade.

From tribute bands to live Portuguese music, here’s what to expect at New Bedford’s 2025 Feast of the Blessed Sacrament.

The 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in New Bedford will feature captivating performances by Grupo Folclórico da Casa do Povo da Camacha.

Women will now be allowed to serve on the club and committee behind New Bedford's annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament.