Pismo Projects Portuguese Pride at the St. Anthony's Celebration

St. Anthony's Festa/Celebration - Pismo Beach, CA

Delicious sopa, a parade, music and dancing, and good times-- need I say more? The St. Anthony's Celebration is one of Pismo's greatest traditions, and a "must" to attend.

The St. Anthony's Celebration Committee sponsors this annual event to celebrate the cultural contribution of the area's Portuguese descendants. The parade begins on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with sopas being served at the St. Anthony's grounds at 390 Bello St. For more information, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-7778.

Festivities will begin at noon Saturday with a barbecue luncheon for all donors, followed by an auction of crafts, fruits, vegetables, garden supplies, appliances, tools, gift certificates and Portuguese sweetbread. Dancing to the music of Loucura will begin at 8 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building right after the presentation of the outgoing and incoming queens.

The traditional grand march with the entourage of queens and attendants plus the new slate of officers at 8 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building will be followed by dancing.

And while you are enjoying this magnificent festival, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas of Pismo Beach. Valentina is Pismo's newest resort, and is located at the heart of Pismo Beach, on Price Street. Our villas are the size of a vacation rental at the cost of hotel suite. For more details, check out ValentinaPismoBeach.com.

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