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Protuguese festival of Christ, Members of Metro's Portuguese community crowd around a litter bearing a statue of Christ during their annual Festival o(...)
Protuguese festival of Christ, Members of Metro's Portuguese community crowd around a litter bearing a statue of Christ during their annual Festival o(...)

Protuguese festival of Christ, Members of Metro's Portuguese community crowd around a litter bearing a statue of Christ during their annual Festival o(...)

Date5/3/1970
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  • Protuguese festival of Christ; Members of Metro's Portuguese community crowd around a litter bearing a statue of Christ during their annual Festival of Christ parade through the streets yesterday. An estimated 30;000 from St. Mary's Church parish; including 1;000 children; turned out for the festival; then a religious service and finally a carnival.
  • Protuguese festival of Christ, Members of Metro's Portuguese community crowd around a litter bearing a statue of Christ during their annual Festival o(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: Protuguese festival of Christ; Members of Metro's Portuguese community crowd around a litter bearing a statue of Christ during their annual Festival of Christ parade through the streets yesterday. An estimated 30;000 from St. Mary's Church parish; including 1;000 children; turned out for the festival; then a religious service and finally a carnival.
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