The Artesia D.E.S. is a historic community center that focuses on promoting Portuguese pride and heritage. Its main community projects include the Artesia D.E.S. Band and the Artesia D.E.S. Soccer Club.
The center also hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, including marching bands, concerts that host ancient and contemporary songs and the famed bloodless bullfights.
On the weekends, the Portuguese Hall is frequently rented to the public for weddings and other events. For information on renting banquet rooms, contact Louis Gomes at 562-865-6283.