Festas de Parada de Pinhão em Honra do Senhor Jesus do Calvário – Parada de Pinhão, Sabrosa

Experience five action-packed days of rich religious devotion, high-octane sports, and exceptional entertainment at this grand summer festival. The event kicks off on Thursday with a Francesinha gastronomic night and the official lighting inauguration accompanied by the Marcha Paradense. Adrenaline takes over on Saturday with the Troféu Norte Ibérico motocross and quadcross races featuring top national and Spanish riders. The festival features an incredible musical lineup with performances by Grupo Musical Sobaile, Banda Sonjovem, Grupo Vibe, and Banda Topsom, alongside traditional marching bands (Bombos Zés Pereiras Sabrosa, Banda de Música de Sabrosa, and Banda de Música de Arrifana) and a fanfarre performance by Fanfarra de Vila do Conde. Moving religious highlights include a stunning candlelit procession on Saturday night, an imposing grand procession to Monte do Calvário on Sunday for Holy Mass, and a dedicated Monday Mass honoring the community’s emigrants. The weekend also features spectacular fireworks and closes on Monday with a traditional bough auction combined with a sardine and caldo verde feast.