Thank you to all who attended and supported Portugalo Fest 2024. Stay tuned for updates on Portugalo Fest 2025!
Heritage
This festival serves as a joyful celebration of Portugal's heritage, showcasing its diverse cultural facets to the community. From the melodious strains of fado music to the savory aromas of traditional Portuguese cuisine, attendees immerse themselves in an authentic experience that honors the country's history and identity. Through dance, food, and heartfelt camaraderie, Portugalo Fest fosters a sense of unity and pride among the Portuguese diaspora and visitors alike, fostering cultural exchange and appreciation in the heart of Mississauga.
Food
A variety of Food Vendors including authentic Portuguese cusine as well as a Marketplace that will provide a wide variety of goods and services will be available to offer our guests. Luso/Canadian businesses will of course be proudly showcased. We believe in supporting local businesses as much as possible and so our vendors will be selected carefully and accordingly.
Music
Come dance the night away with the local and international artists that have been lined up to perform a free concert. Portugalo Fest is where you can have the authentic experience of being in Portugal without getting on a plane!
Christmas Fado Night – Fundraising Dinner
PORTUGALO FEST 2024
Generously Funded by
Sponsors
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
TESTIMONIALS
“Awesome job, everything went smoothly see you next year.”
- Olga Aguiar, Facebook Comment
“Congratulations to everyone, this was amazing.”
- Teresa Alexandre, Facebook Comment
“Would like to take this opportunity to thank the Portugalo - Portuguese Heritage Inc. For believing in us to be a part of the first ever Portuguese event at Mississauga Celebration Square. To all the staff, volunteers and board members THANK YOU. To the staff at MCS, it was a pleasure to work alongside you all. To all the performers, it was great to see many familiar faces that we haven't seen in a few years, and make new friends as well.”
- Five Star Productions Sound & Lighting
“Canada, THANK YOU FOR ALL THIS CARE!! What a warm welcome. It's a pride to hear you sing my songs! And that's the end of last night's big night here in Mississauga!! YOU GUYS WERE FANTASTIC!!”
- Miro Freitas, 2022 Performer