Great Feast of the Holy Ghost Returns to Kennedy Park Aug. 26

DATELINE — FALL RIVER

Fall River's Great Feast of the Holy Ghost, one of the largest Portuguese cultural festivals in New England, returns to Kennedy Park starting Wednesday, Aug. 26, according to previews published this week by two outlets. The city, meanwhile, posted a demolition notice for the former police station and opened public comment on two draft planning documents.

TOWN HALL

The city's official News Flash feed carries a Police Station Demolition Notice tied to the former police headquarters. Fall River is also collecting public comment on its FY25 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the annual review required for the city's federal housing and community development grants, and on a draft Open Space and Recreation Plan covering 2026 to 2036.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The Fall River Public Library says it has expanded its local history offerings, adding online access to the Fall River Herald News from 1926 to 1979 as part of its growing digital archive. The library has also added two new museum pass options, the Norman Bird Sanctuary in Middletown, Rhode Island, and the House of the Seven Gables in Salem, joining its existing lineup of museum, zoo and aquarium passes available for checkout.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

Fall River Reporter published "Here is everything you need to know about Fall River's Great Feast of the Holy Ghost from parking to itinerary," a guide walking readers through parking logistics and the festival schedule at Kennedy Park. (read it at https://fallriverreporter.com/here-is-everything-you-need-to-know-about-fall-rivers-great-feast-of-the-holy-ghost-from-parking-to-itinerary/?amp=1)

The Portuguese American Journal also previewed the celebration in "The Holy Ghost Festival of New England Returns," noting the event draws visitors from across the region to Fall River, per the Journal's report. (read it at https://portuguese-american-journal.com/community-the-holy-ghost-festival-of-new-england-returns-fall-river-ma/)

COMING UP

The Great Feast of the Holy Ghost runs at Kennedy Park, 145-199 Bradford St., beginning Wednesday, Aug. 26, with Thursday, Aug. 27 festivities that include a 4 p.m. adoration of the Divine Holy Spirit and food service, per Fall River Reporter.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.