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Metro Portuguese hold festival, Climaxing annual three-day St
Metro Portuguese hold festival, Climaxing annual three-day St

Metro Portuguese hold festival, Climaxing annual three-day St

Date5/11/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: Metro Portuguese hold festival; Climaxing annual three-day St. Christ Festival; by Metro Portuguese community; procession bearing canopied figure of Christ leaves St. Mary's Church; headed by Father Alberto Cunha (left). About 25;000 turned out to watch procession.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0013354F
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      Toronto Star (Firm)
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      Darrell, Dick
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      Bock, Tony
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      Calleja, Frank
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