The Portugese-American Club in Oak Bluffs hosted the annual Feast of the Holy Ghost for its 97th year. The tradition began on Saturday with the feast featuring portugese classics like the sopa and malasada fried dough. Then on Sunday, the parade made its way through Oak Bluffs carryin Queen Isabel's crown back to the PA Club.

Megan Azendes carries the crown through Oak Bluffs. – Tim Johnson
The Upisland Band leads the way up Circuit avenue. – Tim Johnson
The parade makes its way back to the PA Club. – Tim Johnson
Mason Fischer (center) of the Upisland Band is getting in the spirit. – Tim Johnson
Oak Bluffs fire trucks bring up the rear. – Tim Johnson
Oak Bluffs Chief of Police Jonathan Searle salutes the parade as it passes. – Tim Johnson
The next generation keeps the tradition going strong. – Tim Johnson
Cecilio and Chilmark join in the fun. – Tim Johnson
The parade always makes a stop in the cemetery to pay its respects. – Tim Johnson
Feast time is party time. – Ray Ewing
Mo’s lunch helped out with the food. – Ray Ewing
Having fun making the malasada fried dough. – Ray Ewing
Lobsters aree a favorite auction item. – Ray Ewing
Sean DeBettencourt holds court as the auctioneer. – Ray Ewing
The Jelly Roll Horns get the party started. – Ray Ewing
The sopa is always a favorite. – Ray Ewing
The grill team working overtime for the burger hut. – Ray Ewing

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