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Festival of Lights
Performances for Friday, November 27, 2009
5:15 PM - NOT AVAILABLE
6:00 PM - The Grotto Carolers
7:00 PM - The Dickens Carolers
8:00 PM - Hillsboro United Methodist
9:00 PM - Horizon Christian HS Sonrise Ensemble
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International Freedom Sunday
In colorful native costumes, carrying bouquets of vibrant flowers, people gather at The Grotto to celebrate the annual International Freedom Day Mass. Each year this Mass is held at The Grotto on the Sunday closest to Independence Day.
Freedom Sunday 2010
July 4, 2010
The Freedom Day Celebration began at The Grotto in 1976 as a way for new immigrants in Portland to celebrate their independence. Most of the people who come to give thanks for the liberty they enjoy in the United States are Southeast Asian. However, the ethnic groups who participate in this celebration include Polish, Croatian, Russian, Korean, Filipino, Hispanic, Eritrean, Cambodian, Laotian and Vietnamese.