Festivities in Honor of Nossa Senhora da Abadia

In Abade de Neiva, the Festivities in Honor of Nossa Senhora da Abadia take place at several moments in August and combine religious tradition with popular entertainment. The opening is marked by a street parade through the parish accompanied by the Zés P’reiras de Mar group, followed, on 21 August, by the candlelight procession, the sung mass performed by the Abade de Neiva Choir Group, the performance by João Norte and fireworks.

On 22 August, the celebration continues with a dawn salute, a performance by José Francisco, another fireworks display and a DJ session with Meninos do Rio. The highlight comes on 23 August, with a solemn Eucharist, the arrival of the parade of the Ovar Symphony Band and the Lijó Scouts Fanfare, a concert by the band, religious acts with a sermon and a majestic procession, a performance by Rancho Nossa Senhora da Abadia, a show by Quim dos Apitos and a closing fireworks display.