The Parish of São Sebastião, in Loulé, celebrates its 135th anniversary with a program packed with cultural, sporting and musical activities, between August 12th and 14th.
The celebrations begin on Tuesday, August 12, at 8:00 pm, with a Night Walk, organized by Cool Runners Loulé, and a Night Mountain Biking, promoted by the Terra de Loulé Mountain Bike Club. Both initiatives are part of the São Sebastião Parish Council.
In the Wednesday, August 13, starting at 7:00 pm, the Church of São Francisco welcomes the Mass Commemorating the Creation of the Parish. Later, at 9:00 pm, Largo D. Afonso III will host a concert with the Philharmonic Band Artists of Minerva, accompanied by the singers Sara Afonso and Gabriel de Rose, by the accordionist John Palma and by Loulé Children's Choir.
The celebrations end on Thursday, August 14, at 9:00 pm, with an evening dedicated to Fado in São Francisco Square. The fado singers Ana Marques and John Leote take the stage, accompanied by Ricardo Martins on the Portuguese guitar and Bruno Davide on classical guitar.
Three days that promise to celebrate the history, culture, and identity of São Sebastião, bringing the community together for moments of fellowship and sharing.
