I.F.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall – Gilroy
Celebrating our Portuguese Heritage, Culture & Pride since 1888
Holy Ghost
The celebration of the Holy Ghost has been in California since the late 1800’s. However, the tradition originally began during the fourteenth century in the country of Portugal by Queen St. Isabel. Portuguese or not, everyone is welcomed to attend the Holy Ghost “Festa”!
Hall Rental
We offer a spacious hall perfect for social events. The IFDES Lodge Portuguese Hall is equipped with bar and kitchen facilities, a stage, cleanup services, and security guard services. It’s available for rent for a variety of events, including weddings, dances, quinceañeras, birthdays, special occasions, and community gatherings.
Membership
We welcome new members to the IFDES Lodge Portuguese Hall of Gilroy, which celebrates and promotes Portuguese culture. Membership is intended for individuals, couples, and families who are interested in and committed to preserving and promoting Portuguese culture and history. Family members 18 and under are automatically included as nonvoting Center members..
I.F.D.E.S. (Irmandade da Festa do Divino Espirito Santo de Gilroy, California).
This corporation was formed “for charitable and benevolent purposes, social purposes, recreation amongst its members, to teach and promote the Catholic religion amongst its members, and for the purpose of the annual Holy Ghost Festa
