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Brazilian Day in New York
Portuguese, Fairs/Festivals/Parades
This massive annual celebration takes place across an area of many blocks around Little Brazil in midtown Manhattan. It is held in late summer, and to get a sense of its frenetic, joyous energy, please see the video in my…
NY Portuguese Short Film Festival
Portuguese, Radio/TV/Video/Film, Fairs/Festivals/Parades
At the first annual NY Portuguese Short Film Festival—which took place in June 2011, in both New York and Lisbon—20 short films were screened. The sponsor of this now-annual event is the Arte Institute, which supports cross-cultural dialogue among artists.
Portugal Day NY
Portuguese, Fairs/Festivals/Parades, Sports/Fitness, Kids
This annual event takes place on a (usually hot) June day in Central Park. Activities include running races—for both kids and adults—as well as a festival, food, music, and more. The adults’ race is five miles and huge:…