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VIEWFINDER: The Holy Ghost Parade

Gilroy's I.F.D.E.S. hall celebrated its 110th anniversary.

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Gilroy's I.F.D.E.S. hall celebrated its 110th anniversary during the annual Holy Ghost parade on Friday, with approximately 45 Portuguese halls from around California participating in the march to St. Mary Catholic Parrish. 

Traditional gowns were plentiful as the year's "queens" took part in the parade. Attendees ate the traditional soup, “Sopas do Espirito Santo," and joined around 300 others in the celebration. 

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