The 97th Annual Feast of The Holy Ghost Returns
Megan Azendes carries the crown through Oak Bluffs.
Megan Azendes carries the crown through Oak Bluffs.
The Upisland Band leads the way up Circuit avenue.
The Upisland Band leads the way up Circuit avenue.
The parade makes its way back to the PA Club.
The parade makes its way back to the PA Club.
Mason Fischer (center) of the Upisland Band is getting in the spirit.
Mason Fischer (center) of the Upisland Band is getting in the spirit.
Oak Bluffs fire trucks bring up the rear.
Oak Bluffs fire trucks bring up the rear.
Oak Bluffs Chief of Police Jonathan Searle salutes the parade as it passes.
Oak Bluffs Chief of Police Jonathan Searle salutes the parade as it passes.
The next generation keeps the tradition going strong.
The next generation keeps the tradition going strong.
Cecilio and Chilmark join in the fun.
Cecilio and Chilmark join in the fun.
The parade always makes a stop in the cemetery to pay its respects.
The parade always makes a stop in the cemetery to pay its respects.
Feast time is party time.
Feast time is party time.
Mo's lunch helped out with the food.
Mo's lunch helped out with the food.
Having fun making the malasada fried dough.
Having fun making the malasada fried dough.
Lobsters aree a favorite auction item.
Lobsters aree a favorite auction item.
Sean DeBettencourt holds court as the auctioneer.
Sean DeBettencourt holds court as the auctioneer.
The Jelly Roll Horns get the party started.
The Jelly Roll Horns get the party started.
The sopa is always a favorite.
The sopa is always a favorite.
The grill team working overtime for the burger hut.
The grill team working overtime for the burger hut.
The Portugese-American Club in Oak Bluffs hosted the annual Feast of the Holy Ghost for its 97th year. The tradition began on Saturday with the feast featuring portugese classics like the sopa and malasada fried dough. Then on Sunday, the parade made its way through Oak Bluffs carryin Queen Isabel's crown back to the PA Club.
