Fiestas patronales in Puerto Rico explained

in Puerto Rico are yearly celebrations held in each municipality of the island. Like in other countries, "" are heavily influenced by Spanish culture and religion, and are dedicated to a saint or the Blessed Virgin Mary under one of her titles.[1] [2]

The festivities usually include religious processions honoring its Catholic heritage. However, elements of African and local culture have been incorporated as well. They also feature parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment.[3]

Schedule of fiestas patronales

Date Town Patron saint
January 9
January 17
January 20San SebastiánSaint Sebastian
February 2
February 2
February 2
February 2
February 3
March 17
March 19
March 19
March 19Saint Joseph
March 19
March 19
March 31
April 29
May 1
May 3
May 3
May 15
May 15
May 30
May 30
June 13
June 13
June 13
June 13
June 13
June 24
June 24
June 24
June 30
July 16
July 16
July 16
July 16
July 16
July 16
July 16
July 16
July 16
July 25
July 25
July 25
July 25
July 25
July 31
August 6Holy Christ of Health
August 10
August 15
August 21
August 30
August 31
September 8
September 8
September 8
September 8
September 8
September 29
September 29
September 29
October 2
October 4
October 7
October 7
October 7
October 12
October 12
October 24
November 4
December 8
December 8
December 8
December 8
December 8
December 8
December 8
December 12[4] Ponce[5] Our Lady of Guadalupe[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Pariser . Harry S. . Explore Puerto Rico, Fifth Edition . 2003 . San Francisco: Manatee Press . 52–55 . registration . 10 February 2019.
  2. News: Manthei . Emily . The Festival of St. John the Baptist in Puerto Rico . 10 February 2019 . Travel Tips . March 21, 2018.
  3. http://welcome.topuertorico.org/culture/festi.shtml Patron Saint Festivals
  4. http://www.diocesisdeponce.org/ Fiestas Patronales de los Pueblos y Ciudades de Puerto Rico.
  5. https://www.periodicolaperla.com/vuelven-a-ponce-las-fiestas-patronales/ Vuelven a Ponce las Fiestas Patronales.
  6. http://www.periodicolaperla.com/y-vuelven-las-fiestas-patronales/ Y vuelven las Fiestas Patronales.