Make Your Reservations for the St. Anthony's Celebration: August 14-16- It's Not Too Late

St. Anthony Festa Parade, Pismo Beach

Make your reservations today for the St. Anthony Celebration/Festa in Pismo Beach the weekend of August 14-16.

The parade begins on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with sopas being served at the St. Anthony's grounds at 390 Bello St.

Book now at Valentina Inn & Villas, located less than 2 blocks from the beach in the heart of beautiful Pismo Beach. We are across the street from Giuseppe's, and across from Pismo Bob's as well. Call now at 805-773-1234.

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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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St. Anthony's Celebration This Weekend

People of Portuguese heritage will descend on Pismo Beach this weekend for the 51st annual St. Anthony Festa, a three-day celebration starting today.

The traditional festival honors Portugal's patron saint and celebrates the faith and heritage of the Azorean Portuguese community in California, but members of the community are invited to join in the festivities, a festival spokesman said.

Festivities will kick off today when donors attend a luncheon at noon at the St. Anthony Festa grounds, 390 Bello St.

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If you still need a place to stay this weekend while celebrating, please call us at 805-773-1234, or email us at valentinaluxury@live.com. For info on rates and for photos of our luxurious suites, visit our website at ValentinaPismoBeach.com.