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The first Day of
Portugal parade was held on June 4th, 2005, to celebrate Portuguese soccer
champion Benfica over rivals Sporting and Porto, their first win in eleven
years. Soccer ("futbol") is an avid and heart-healthy pursuit of numerous
adults and children in the City of Fall River. Championships encourage
many to get involved and promote a sense of cultural pride and
connectedness. Approximately sixty percent of Fall River's population is
of Portuguese decent, largely from the seven islands of the Azores. Click
here to read more in the Herald News article.
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