The 星空传媒 proudly recognizes Portuguese-Speaking Heritage Month each June, a tradition since 2011. This celebration aligns with the Province of Ontario’s , passed in 2001. The Act states:
The Portuguese Canadian community is a vibrant community in Ontario and continues to make many significant contributions to our society and to enrich it with its history, language, culture and work ethic.
The month of June and the day of June 10, in particular, have always been a great time of celebration by the Portuguese community. The celebrations honour the life of Luis de Camoes and his famous epic poems, the Lusiads, with cultural performances, history seminars, poem recitals, street parades, and many other activities. The Lusiads are epic poems narrating the history of Portugal up to and including the era of the discoveries of the 15th and 16th centuries. June 10 is the anniversary of the death of Luis de Camoes.
As part of this year’s celebration, all students, staff, and members of the TDSB community are invited to attend the annual Portuguese Parade on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Join this vibrant and colourful event that brings the Portuguese-speaking community together in celebration of Lu铆s de Cam玫es! We look forward to seeing you:
Parade Details:
- Meeting Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: Oakwood Avenue, north of St. Clair Ave. W.
- Parade Start: 9:30 a.m.
- Parade End: 12 p.m.
- TDSB T-Shirts: A limited number will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Look for parade volunteers to help locate the TDSB vehicle.
This year’s TDSB theme is A Festa of Food. Festa means celebration in Portuguese—and no celebration is complete without food!
Throughout June, we will explore the Portuguese-speaking world through its rich and diverse culinary traditions. A special event featuring musical performances, guest speakers, and, of course, delicious food will be held at the Gallery of Portuguese Pioneers.
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