FESTIVAL CONTINUES TO SHARE THE HERITAGE
Provincetown Portuguese Festival Celebration 2026

June 26th - June 28th, 2026

Planning is underway for the 31st Annual Portuguese Festival and the 80th Blessing of the Fleet, and we’re looking ahead to another memorable weekend in 2026—filled with music, traditional dancing, delicious food, and meaningful moments that bring our community together.

Festival Weekend kicks off with the Flag Raising Ceremony on Monument Hill, set against the picturesque backdrop of Provincetown and the Pilgrim Monument. From there, a full schedule of events will celebrate the town’s rich Portuguese heritage and fishing traditions.

As always, the Festival concludes with the Fishermen’s Mass and the Blessing of the Fleet, now in its 80th year. We’re pleased to share that the Miss Lilly, a lobster boat captained by Mike Rego and named in honor of his daughter, has been selected as the lead boat for the 2026 Blessing on June 28th.

To commemorate the event, Provincetown artist Bill Fitts, represented by the Berta Walker Gallery, will be painting the Miss Lilly. His artwork will appear on the cover of the Festival Booklet and the official 2026 Festival t-shirts, available this coming spring.

The Festival Committee extends a heartfelt thanks to our dedicated volunteers, generous community partners, local businesses, performers, and everyone who takes part in making this tradition so special. If you’re interested in volunteering, we welcome your support—please reach out to us at provincetownportuguesefestival@gmail.com.

Now’s the time to mark your calendars for June 2026. We look forward to welcoming you back to Share the Heritage and take part in a celebration rooted in culture, connection, and tradition.

Stay tuned for updates, announcements, and more details in the coming months.

Obrigado—and see you in 2026!

Regards,

Provincetown Blessing and Portuguese Festival Committee