The Portuguese Day Parade in Elizabeth New Jersey is the oldest running Portuguese Parade in the state of New Jersey. For the past 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 area. 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 month long 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.