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Photo: Flagging a celebration of Portuguese heritage

3:41 PM Fri, Jun 06, 2008 |
Andrea Panciera    Email

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Journal photo / Bob Thayer
A flag-raising ceremony honoring the state's Portuguese residents was held at City Hall in Pawtucket today, as about 100 looked on. It was the kickoff to the Day of Portugal Festival tomorrow, which will include ceremonies at the State House at noon, and a parade that steps off at 1 p.m. from the front (of the State House and proceeds from Smith to Kennedy Plaza, where Portuguese music, dance, arts, crafts, foods and more will be offered.

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