Viva! Fall River. It’s not just a Phrase. It’s a MOVEMENT.

Viva Fall River celebrates all that the City has to offer: creative arts, rich ethnic and cultural traditions, diverse businesses, a picturesque waterfront, spirited events, and a passionate community.

It’s also something more…

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There are LOTS of things to LOVE about Fall River, MA!

Just ask the Harveys, international artist-entrepreneurs, natives who are rediscovering a place they call “home” – This time as homeowners and cofounders/curators at the Fall River Museum of Contemporary Art! They’re making it happen in Fall River and enjoying all the city has to offer. So can you!

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October 2022 Downloadable Events List

Get out your costumes - it's SPOOKY SEASON! Check out our downloadable (and printable) events round-up ...
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There’s an 11-Foot Portuguese Rooster in Fall River With a New Name and a Fascinating Story

Fall River is home to one of the largest battleships in America, mills that once served the bustling textile industry, a lively waterfront and spicy chourico over at Michael's Provision. There's something for everyone. To add to the list of impressive sights, Fall River now has the largest Portuguese rooster anywhere ...
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Graphic novel ‘Smahtguy’ connection to Fall River and New Bedford

Graphic novel 'Smahtguy' features life and work of Barney Frank, and the SouthCoast Kristina Fontes — The Herald News Most of the time, graphic novels are about superheroes who fight against astronomical odds or evil beings in order to save the people or places they care about. Lots of times ...
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Fall River dance studio kicks off new space

'You don't have to ever stop dancing': Fall River dance studio kicks off new space Ashley Schuler The Herald News FALL RIVER — As the saying goes, "The show must go on." And that it did for one longtime city dance studio, who save a short hiatus are back in ...
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2022 Innovation in Interpretation Award Recipient – Jim Lopes

Congratulations to Jim Lopes! 2022 Innovation in Interpretation Award Recipient It was announced today by the Department of Conservation & Recreation, that Jim Lopes, Visitor Services Supervisor at Fall River Heritage State Park, is the recipient of the 2022 Innovation in Interpretation Award! This honor is awarded to a seasonal ...
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