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From left, Anthony Chick, Angela DelTorto and Hannah Gibb prepare what will soon be fried dough. — Ralph Stewart

Cathy Deese, named Portuguese Woman of the Year, helped prepare the food for the feast. — Ralph Stewart

Froml left, Erica Cournoyer, Humberto McGroarty, and Sampaio Addison walk in the parade. Portuguese-American Club (Holy Ghost Association) Board Members from left: Melissa Randall, Crystal Roy, Mike Delis, and Bertha Blake. — Michael DelloRusso
Oak Bluffs celebrated two days of games, eating, dancing, and merry making for the annual Feast of the Holy Ghost this weekend. The two day event included a parade and a community dinner at the Portuguese-American Club. The event has been an annual tradition since the 1920s.It was initiated to connect Azorean immigrants to their homeland.
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