July 22, 2009 > Newark Holy Ghost festival celebration Newark Holy Ghost festival celebration By Miriam G. Mazliach Photos By Bill Mancebo Organized by Portuguese heritage groups, Holy Ghost festivals are typically held over two to three days and feature a special elaborate procession, preceding a Catholic Mass. Following the religious service, a meal of traditional sopas (meat soup) is served to attendees. Newark's Holy Ghost Festival will include a parade along Thornton Boulevard, Mass at St. Edward Catholic Church as well as festivities and food at the Pavilion on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26. Saturday, July 25 - Mass at 11 a.m. followed by Bodo de Leite, Various Events and Dance in the evening. Sunday, July 26 - 10 a.m. Festa do Divino Espirito Santo Parade, Mass, Sopas, Auction and Dance. Newark Holy Ghost Festival and Parade Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. Sunday, July 26, 10 a.m. Newark Pavilion 6430 Thornton Avenue, Newark (510) 793-4062