Traffic, shuttle, entertainment schedule for Day of Portugal Fall River; here is what you need to know

A festival that brings food, faith, and entertainment to the city is returning once again.

Day of Portugal Fall River, which takes place every year at the Gates of the City down near the waterfront on Ponta Delgada Blvd. is back in 2025.

One of the more popular events in Fall River which features Portuguese and American singing acts, along with food from area restaurants, and a kids fair, is scheduled to take place from Friday June 6th to Sunday June 8th this year.

Admission is free.

The current confirmed entertainment includes:

FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH 

6:15 PM GET LUCKY BAND 

7:30 PM LUIS PACHECO & BANDA MODA NOVA 

9:00 PM FERNANDO PEREIRA 

10:30 PM DJ DUPLA METE CÁ SETS 

SATURDAY, JUNE 7TH 

3:45 PM FLAG RISING CEREMONY 

4:30 PM BANDA SANTO ANTÓNIO 

5:45 PM DJ ROCK THE MIKE 

6:30 PM LUIS NEVES 

7:45 PM ERATOXICA 

9:15 PM DJ DUPLA METE CÁ SETS 

10:30 PM NUNO RIBEIRO 

SUNDAY, JUNE 8TH 

1:30 PM KIDS FAIR BROUGHT TO YOU BY BANKFIVE 

4:00 PM RANCHO FOLCLÓRICO RECORDAÇÕES 

5:15 PM TONY BORGES & BANDA EURO 

7:00 PM ZÉ AMARO

To accommodate the event, Ponta Delgada Boulevard will be closed between Anawan Street and the Water Street Connector during the festival hours.

Parking & Shuttle Trolley Options provided by the City of Fall River

Free shuttle service will be running Friday through Sunday on a constant loop (every 25–35 minutes) from select parking areas marked with a :

Fall River Municipal Credit Union (Milliken Blvd)

T.A. Restaurant (Morgan St.)

Alexandra’s (Morgan St.)

10 North Main Street

1 Pearl Street (Parking Garage)

Additional parking is available at (no shuttle service):

Santo Christo Credit Union

Santo Christo Church (Friday & Sunday only)

Chaves Market

To reach Ferry Street and the surrounding restaurants and businesses during the closure, please use one of the following detour routes:

Broadway Ext Ramp Water St Connector Ponta Delgada Blvd Ferry St

Columbia Street Ponta Delgada Blvd Ferry St

William Street Almond Street Ferry Street