Festivals/Parades

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. AHA! AHA! (Art, History & Architecture) is New Bedford's free Downtown Cultural Night and collaborative cultural organization with 42 downtown venue partners. Address: Downtown New Bedford, MA 02740 USA Hours: Every second thursday of the month in downtown New Bedford

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. First Night New Bedford Inc. First Night offers an exciting and in-expensive family celebration that is fun and affordable for all. Address: P.O. Box 1701 New Bedford, MA 02741 USA Phone: (508) 999-0691

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. Greater New Bedford Home Show This popular family friendly event offers attendees FREE seminars and workshops focused on today’s hottest home and garden topics. Address: 1121 Ashley Boulevard New Bedford, MA 02745 USA Hours: Saturday, March 7, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ~ Sunday, March 8, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. Greater New Bedford Summerfest The Greater New Bedford Summerfest is a tradition in festivals in the Northeast and it takes place right here in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It will take place July 3, 4 & 5 throughout the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Address: 33 William St. New Bedford, MA 02740 USA Phone: (508) 979-1568 Hours: Fri: 6:30 - 11 ~ Sat & Sun: 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. New Bedford Half Marathon The New Bedford Half Marathon is hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and with enthusiastic support and assistance from Mayor Scott Lang and the City of New Bedford. Address: New Bedford, MA USA Phone: (508) 993-1774 Hours: See website for race schedule

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. New Bedford Open Market NBopenmarket is the best place to find the perfect holiday gifts in EVERY price range! Address: 768 Purchase Street New Bedford, MA 02740 USA Hours: See website for schedule

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. SouthCoast Oktoberfest Our goals are to create a highly visible community of young professionals in the New Bedford Area, to train and motivate future community and business leaders, to help young business owners and professionals establish themselves in the community, and to have a good time! Address: 1000 Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02744 USA

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament is world's largest Portuguese feast! This yearly celebration was founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrant men who wanted to recreate the religious festivals that were so common in the villages of their home island. Address: 50 Madeira Ave New Bedford, MA 02746 USA Phone: 508-992-6911 Hours: 12:30PM - 11:30PM - July 31-August 3

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. The Working Waterfront Festival Join us in New Bedford, America's largest commercial fishing port, to learn about the men and women who harvest the North Atlantic. Walk the decks of a scalloper, dine on fresh seafood, mend a fishing net and watch a Coast Guard rescue demonstration. Address: 1 Union Street New Bedford, MA 02740 USA Phone: (508) 993-8894 Hours: Saturday: 11:00am to 7:00pm ~ Sunday: 11:00am to 5:00pm

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. Westport Fair The Westport Fair was established in 1955, under the leadership of Thomas McGarr (Voc-Ag Instructor) and Harold S. Wood (Principal), along with the support of the Westport High School Committee. Address: 200 Pine Hill Road Westport, MA 02790 USA

• Currently 3.5/5 Stars. Whaling City Festival Are you ready to have a good time? The 40th Annual Whaling City Festival offers free admission to food, games, rides, vendors, performances and more! Address: Buttonwood Park New Bedford, MA 02740 USA Phone: (508) 996-3348 Hours: July 10th, 11th & 12th 9:00am - 8:00pm