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About Us
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The Portuguese Day Parade in Elizabeth, New Jersey is the oldest running Portuguese Parade in the State of New Jersey. For over 30 years, each sector of the Portuguese community; organizations, clubs, non-profits and religious institutions come together to commemorate our heritage of distinction. Portugal Day is a cultural revitalization of our community and a demonstration of the force and ambition of our community.
The Portugal Day Committee is made up of one representative from each of the Portuguese organizations within the City of Elizabeth and the surrounding areas. Each organization has its own mission and progeny to maintain, however a collaborated ideology is created through the combined efforts of uniting a strong Portuguese Community.
The Elizabeth Portugal Day Committee strives to maintain the Portuguese-American cultural ideals and customs through a celebration of our cultural heritage. More specifically, Portuguese Americans, children and families together, partake in races, fishing competitions, soccer tournaments, community exhibitions, pageants and the finale of participating in the grand parade.
The Portugal Day Committee for 2012 is made up as follows:
President:
Sergio Granados
Vice Presidents:
Jubilo L. Afonso
Maria Carvalho
Secretaries:
Michelle S. Afonso
Carla Rodrigues
Treasurers:
Maria Almeida
Manuela Matos
Public Relations:
Jorge DaCosta
Manuel R. Grova, Jr.
Pageant Coordinator:
Jacqueline Esteves
Rainha 2011:
Melissa Sintra
Rei 2011:
Steven Soares
Church Administrator:
Padre. Jose Manuel Fernandes |
Board Members:
Toney Antunes
Joe Capitao
Jennifer Costa Gomes
Andreia Costa
Leonel Cardoso
Pedro Da Costa
Jennifer DaSilva Costa
Nancy Dionisio
Joaquim Horta
Idalina Lopes
James Lopes
Rogerio Pestana
Joaquim Ruela
Maria Manuela Santos
Stephanie Goncalves
Laura Fernandes
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Affiliate Organizations:
Portuguese Instructive Social Club
P.I.S.C. Nova Geração
P.I.S.C. Nova Mocidade
Rancho Danças e Cantares de Portugal
Escola Amadeu Correira
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
O.L.F.P. Youth Group
Knights of Columbus
O.L.F.P. Girl Scouts
O.L.F.P. Boy Scouts
Elizabeth Portuguese LIONS
Elizabeth Portuguese LEO Club
Asso. Regional Caldense
Beneficiencia Algarvia
Clube Açores |
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