New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament: Special Event Shuttle & Meal Voucher, August 2-3 2025

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Special Event Shuttle from Boston, Exclusive $20 Food & Beverage Voucher Included: Feast of the Blessed Sacrament New Bedford, Massachusetts

Experience the LARGEST Portuguese Festival in the WORLD!

Let us be your designated driver — skip the hassle of traffic and trying to find parking (it’s street parking only). Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!

Book now to lock in early bird pricing — prices increase July 7th!

How The Shuttle Works:

Choose your departure time – this is the scheduled train departure from South Station.
48 hours before the event, we’ll email you a weekend commuter rail pass.
On the day of the event, arrive at South Station 5–10 minutes early and board the New Bedford Line train .
Ride the train to Church Street Station (2nd to last stop), where our private shuttle will be waiting to take you straight to the feast!

Return Details:

When booking, you’ll also select your return train time. The return train times are as follows:
3:27pm
6:56pm
9:59pm (last train)

Meet the shuttle at the designated pickup spot 30 minutes before your return train departs.
We’ll bring you back to Church Street Station for your ride home.

⚠️ Important: Please stick to your selected return time. Shuttle seats are reserved — if you miss your time, we can’t guarantee a seat on the return bus.

Special Events:

Saturday, August 2nd:

Family Fun Day: 12:00-4:00pm

Sunday, August 3rd:

Annual Parade: Starts at 2:00pm

What's Included

Weekend Commuter Rail PassPass is valid the entire weekend of your trip on all Commuter Rail lines
Shuttle from the Church Street MBTA Station to the Feast & Back at the end of the night
$20 Food & Beverage Voucher

FAQ's

Where can I find the event schedule?

visit the link below to check out the full event schedule and food menus. This can help determine what day and time you’d like to visit!

View Full Event Schedule Here

Do I have to take the train from South Station?

No! You can hop on at any station that works for you. for Example, if you live in Taunton and want to go to the feast you can hop on at the Taunton station. If you do this, please be mindful of the train arrival time at your designated station.

Do I have to stick to the train departure time i select?

While we understand plans change, we are carefully monitoring the number of seats allotted for each time slot. If you’d like to change the time of your reservation, please email us.

What are the return times to go back to Boston?

The return trains back to Boston depart the Church Street Station at:

1:09p

3:27pm

6:56pm

9:59pm (LAST TRAIN)

Is Your Shuttle Wheelchair Accessible?

A wheelchair accessible shuttle could be arranged, please email us with your specific needs prior to booking.

Where do I meet the Shuttle to go back to the station

You will meet the shuttle at the designated entrance you were dropped off at. We will send additional information prior to the feast.

What time does the shuttle leave the feast?

We will begin shuttling people back to the station 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of the train. for Example, if the last train leaves at 9:59, we will begin shuttle service back to the station at 9:25pm with multiple pickups to ensure everyone gets back to the station. Please be mindful of the time so you don’t miss the train.

What can I use my food and beverage voucher on?

You can use your $20 meal voucher for any food or beverage items at the feast, this includes alcohol. The voucher is not applicable and cannot be used on carnival rides.

Are Dogs Allowed?

No, dogs are not allowed unless they are Service Animals.

Can I purchase ticket the day of the event?

No, for planning purposes we cut off ticket purchases 12 hours in advance of the event.

The Feast is free to enter, why are you charging a fee?

We are not charging an entry fee for the feast. The fee you pay is to cover your commuter rail ticket, the cost of the shuttle bus, and the $15 meal voucher we provide.

What are the full dates & hours of the feast?

The feast is open July 31st- August 3rd

Thursday, July 31st: 6-11:30pm

Friday, August 1st: 5-11:30pm

Saturday August 2nd Noon-11:30pm

Sunday, August 3rd Noon-11:30pm

Why is no shuttle offered on Thursday & Friday?

“Our package takes advantage of the Weekend Commuter Rail Pass, valid only on Saturdays and Sundays. We’ve also chosen to only offer the shuttle service on the two busiest days of the feast.”