Puerto Rico: Patron Saint Festivals
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This article is from the Puerto Rico FAQ, by Zeydy Ortiz Laureano zortizl@eos.ncsu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
Puerto Rico: Patron Saint Festivals
Every year, each town celebrates patron saint festivals (fiestas
patronales) in honor of the area's patron saint. The festivities
include religious processions since they were originated as a Catholic
tradition. However, they have adopted other elements of African and
local origin. They also include games, regional food, music and dance.
Following is a list, ordered by date, of the festivals that are
celebrated in each town. The festivities last ten days, including the
date listed, and activities are held evenings on weekdays and all day
on weekends.
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TOWN PATRON SAINT DATE
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Aguas Buenas Los Santos Reyes Jan. 6
Corozal La Sagrada Familia Jan. 9
A~nasco San Antonio Abad Jan. 17
San Sebastia'n San Sebastia'n (of course) Jan. 20
Lajas La Virgen de la Candelaria Feb. 2
Manati' La Virgen de la Candelaria Feb. 2
Mayagu:ez La Virgen de la Candelaria Feb. 2
Coamo La Virgen de la Candelaria Feb. 2
Coamo San Blas Feb. 3
Loi'za Aldea San Patricio Mar. 17
Ciales San Jose' Mar. 19
Gurabo San Jose' Mar. 19
Luquillo San Jose' Mar. 19
Pe~nuelas San Jose' Mar. 19
Lares San Jose' Mar. 19
Patillas San Benito Mar. 31
Guaynabo San Pedro Ma'rtir Apr. 29
Arecibo Apo'stol San Felipe May 1
Bayamo'n La Santa Cruz May 3
Trujillo Alto La Santa Cruz May 3
Maunabo San Isidro May 15
Sabana Grande San Isidro Labrador May 15
Carolina San Fernando May 30
Toa Alta San Fernando May 30
Barranquitas San Antonio de Padua June 13
Ceiba San Antonio de Padua June 13
Dorado San Antonio de Padua June 13
Guayama San Antonio de Padua June 13
Isabela San Antonio de Padua June 13
Maricao San Juan Bautista June 24
Orocovis San Juan Bautista June 24
San Juan San Juan Bautista June 24
Toa Baja San Pedro Apo'stol June 30
Arroyo Virgen del Carmen July 16
Barceloneta Virgen del Carmen July 16
Cata~no Virgen del Carmen July 16
Cidra Virgen del Carmen July 16
Culebra Virgen del Carmen July 16
Hatillo Virgen del Carmen July 16
Morovis Virgen del Carmen July 16
Ri'o Grande Virgen del Carmen July 16
Villalba Virgen del Carmen July 16
Aibonito Santiago Apo'stol July 25
Fajardo Santiago Apo'stol July 25
Gua'nica Santiago Apo'stol July 25
Loiza Aldea Santiago Apo'stol July 25
Santa Isabel Santiago Apo'stol July 25
San Germa'n San Germa'n (of course) July 31
Comerio El Santo Cristo de la Salud Aug. 6
San Lorenzo San Lorenzo (of course) Aug. 10
Cayey Ntra. Sra. de la Asuncio'n Aug. 15
Adjuntas San Joaqui'n & Santa Ana Aug. 21
Rinco'n Santa Rosa de Lima Aug. 30
Juana Diaz San Ramo'n Nonato Aug. 31
Hormigueros Ntra. Sra. de la Monserrate Sept. 8
Jayuya Ntra. Sra. de la Monserrate Sept. 8
Moca Ntra. Sra. de la Monserrate Sept. 8
Salinas Ntra. Sra. de la Monserrate Sept. 8
Cabo Rojo San Miguel Arca'ngel Sept. 29
Naranjito San Miguel Arca'ngel Sept. 29
Utuado San Miguel Arca'ngel Sept. 29
Yabucoa Los Angeles Custodios Oct. 2
Aguada San Francisco de Asi's Oct. 4
Naguabo Ntra. Sra. del Rosario Oct. 7
Vega Baja Ntra. Sra. del Rosario Oct. 7
Yauco Ntra. Sra. del Rosario Oct. 7
Cano'vanas La Virgen del Pilar Oct. 12
Ri'o Piedras La Virgen del Pilar Oct. 12
Quebradillas San Rafael Arca'ngel Oct. 24
Aguadilla San Carlos Borromeo Nov. 4
Guayanilla La Inmaculada Concepcio'n Dec. 8
de Mari'a
Humacao La Inmaculada Concepcio'n Dec. 8
de Mari'a
Juncos La Inmaculada Concepcio'n Dec. 8
de Mari'a
Las Mari'as La Inmaculada Concepcio'n Dec. 8
de Mari'a
Las Piedras La Inmaculada Concepcio'n Dec. 8
de Mari'a
Vega Alta La Inmaculada Concepcio'n Dec. 8
de Mari'a
Vieques La Inmaculada Concepcio'n Dec. 8
de Mari'a
Ponce Ntra. Sra. de la Guadalupe Dec. 12
Contributions: Jimmy Gonzalez Luna <ai282@freenet.carleton.ca> from the
book of Jennie Sosa de Remy, "Etiqueta y Tradiciones Puertorrique~nas",
Art Printing Inc., pp. 242-243, 1980.
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