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Lowell marks Dia de Portugal with parade, flag raising and cultural program
Summary
Attendees and organizers in Lowell celebrated Dia de Portugal with a parade, a flag raising at City Hall and performances, noting the event’s local history and emphasis on preserving Portuguese language and stories.
At a community event in Lowell, attendees and organizers marked Dia de Portugal with a parade, a flag raising at City Hall and cultural performances, participants said.
Alessandra Fisher, a reporter with Lowell Telemedia, said, "We are here to celebrate the Portuguese contributions to the city." Organizers and longtime participants described the gathering as an annual moment to showcase Portuguese music, dance, food and language.
The celebration in Lowell traces back to 1980, and organizers said this year marked the community’s 45th anniversary of the parade and flag raising. That history was a central theme for speakers, who urged…
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