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About S.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall of Alvarado

Welcome to S.D.E.S. Portuguese Hall of Alvarado, a cultural center in Union City that serves as a hub for Portuguese community events, dining, and celebrations. The hall is part of the Sociedade Divino Espirito Santo de Alvarado and hosts a range of gatherings, from intimate dining to larger ballroom events. With a dining hall seating up to approximately 400 guests and a ballroom setup for dining up to about 250, it’s a versatile space for cultural events, community meetings, and private functions.

Whether you’re planning a traditional Holy Ghost Festa, a community dinner, or a private celebration, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations. We’ll also point you toward affiliate hotel and dining partners to simplify planning and help you secure reliable options close to the venue.

Location, accessibility, and local conveniences matter when arranging a successful event. S.D.E.S. Alvarado sits in Union City’s Station District, with convenient transit access and nearby hotels to accommodate guests from across the Bay Area. The Holy Ghost Festa is a notable SDES tradition, with a 100-year celebration announced for May 2026, underscoring the venue’s cultural significance and community spirit. For guests seeking a straightforward, no-fuss ticket and event planning experience, we’ll help you navigate seating configurations, parking guidelines, and nearby amenities to ensure your event goes smoothly.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 30846 Watkins Street, Union City, CA 94587.
  • Venue type: S.D.E.S. Alvarado, a Portuguese cultural center (Sociedade Divino Esprito Santo de Alvarado).
  • Capacity: Dining Hall ≈400 guests; Ballroom ≈250 guests (for dining).
  • Seating chart: Public seating configurations are documented on third-party sites (TickPick) though no official on-site seating chart is published by SDES.
  • Parking: Union City parking options in the Station District include two-hour free street parking, City Lot 1/2 behind the BART station, and Area S/Area M permits; see local city pages for details.
  • Transit: Located in Union City with access to nearby transit options (e.g., Union City BART Station; Station District parking guidance available from the city).
  • Nearby hotels: Crowne Plaza Oakland South-Union City (32083 Alvarado-Niles Rd), Holiday Inn Express Union City (San Jose) at 31140 Alvarado-Niles Rd, and Hampton Inn Union City (31040 Alvarado Niles Rd).
  • Notable events hosted: The Holy Ghost Festa is a long-standing SDES tradition; a 100-year celebration was announced for May 2026.