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]
Date | Town | Patron saint |
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January 9 | ||
January 17 | ||
January 20 | San Sebastián | Saint Sebastian |
February 2 | ||
February 2 | ||
February 2 | ||
February 2 | ||
February 3 | ||
March 17 | ||
March 19 | ||
March 19 | ||
March 19 | Saint 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 6 | Holy 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] |