Queens and courts from Portuguese American communities throughout California parade on Pacific Avenue in Santa Cruz, California as part of the Holy Ghost festa on July 4, 2010. The Holy Ghost festa is a yearly gathering usually held on the weekend closest to July 4, the feast day of St. Elizabeth (Isabel), a 13th-century queen of Portugal.
Video shot by Tom Prete for the Ocean Beach Bulletin.
More information on the Holy Ghost festa and the Colonia Portuguesa do Divino Espirito Santo (CPDES): http://santacruzportuguesehall.com/festas
At least this one doesn't include Brazilians!!!!!!!!!!! ALELUIA
RaquelfromPortugal 8 months ago 2