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Fiestas patronales in Puerto Rico are yearly celebrations held in each municipality of the island. Like in other countries, " fiestas patronales " are heavily influenced by Spanish culture and religion, and are dedicated to a saint or the Blessed Virgin Mary under one of her titles.
Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in the central plaza every year. [7] [8] The historic downtown area of Guayama was added to the Puerto Rico Register of Historic Sites and Zones (Spanish: Registro Nacional de Sitios y Zonas Históricas) in 1992. [9] Plaza Colón in Guayama barrio-pueblo
The Fiestas Patronales de San Antonio de Padua is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [17] [35] Feria Dulce Sueño named after a famous Puerto Rican horse is held each March in Guayama.
The Fiestas Patronales de San Benito Abad is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [6] [23] Other festivals and events celebrated in Patillas include: Emerald of the South Carnival – May; Southeast Marathon – November
Fiestas patronales de Ponce; S. San Sebastián Street Festival This page was last edited on 25 February 2022, at 05:43 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative ...
The Laws of the Indies, the Spanish law which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities (Spanish: a propósito para las fiestas), most notably the town patron saint festivals (fiestas patronales), and that the square should be proportionally large enough for the ...
The Fiestas Patronales de San Blas Illescas y La Virgen Candelaria is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [9] [24] Other festivals and events celebrated in Coamo include: San Blas Half Marathon – February [25]
The Fiestas Patronales de San Jose is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [6] [20] Other festivals and events celebrated in Luquillo include: Leatherback Turtle Festival - April [21] Festival de Zangueros - June [22] Coconut Festival ...