The Town of Kearny celebrated the start of Portuguese-American Heritage Month with a series of events this weekend. Mayor Carol Jean Doyle and the Kearny Town Council hosted a flag-raising ceremony at American Revolution Bicentennial Park (Town Hall Park). The event drew notable guests, including Senator Angela McKnight (LD-31), Portuguese Ambassador Francisco António Duarte Lopes, and Town Council members. Following the ceremony, the town held its first Portugal Day Parade after 25 years, which proceeded from Town Hall to the Portuguese Cultural Association. The parade featured traditional music and dance performances, showcasing the vibrant Portuguese heritage and culture that is deeply rooted in Kearny.
