Honoring Tradition
beyond our origins
Imperio Mariense of Saugus is more than just our annual event. It is our heritage, our roots, our journey from the Azores to the United States, it is our story. Established in 1927, when a dozen immigrants from the island of Santa Maria, Azores decided to bring their own feast and tradition to their new home and share it’s celebration with the community.
About Imperio Mariense
Imperio Mariense is the annual feast held in Saugus Massachusetts to celebrate the coronation of the Holy Ghost emperor and empress. Custom starts with a procession, followed by mass and coronation before the Holy Ghost soup lunch. The Holy Ghost celebration is specific to Azorean natives, established to reinforce a sense of community between the islands.
The feast is held on Lynn Fells Parkway for two days. The feast is put together in large by the dedication and hard work of the board members and volunteers, who get together to bake and prepare a week leading to the event.
Imperio Mariense Feast visitors are Portuguese natives or descendants who come from surrounding cities such as Cambridge, Hudson, Stoughton, Taunton, Bridgewater and many other out of state cities. Visitors can expect plenty of entertainment over the weekend as there is usually bands and surprise guests that will take stage.
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In the News
- Portuguese Times – Article 7/5/2023
