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The Gasparilla Pirate Festival (often simply referred to as Gasparilla [1] / ˌ ɡ æ s p ə ˈ r ɪ l ə / ⓘ) is a large parade and a host of related community events held in Tampa, Florida, United States, most years since 1904. [2]
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.
The Fiestas Patronales Virgen de la Candelaria is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [10] [40] Other festivals and events celebrated in Manatí include: Los Tubos beach festival – June/July; Mar Chiquita festival – June
The Fiestas Patronales Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [2] Other festivals and events celebrated in San Lorenzo include: Three Kings Caroling-January; Cavalcade Moncho Roldán-January
The Fiestas Patronales de la Sagrada Familia is a religious and cultural celebration in honor of the Holy Family and generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [10] [28] Other festivals and events celebrated in Corozal include: Corozal Carnival - June; San Juan Bautista Carnival - June
The Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Jose is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [13] The festival has featured live performances by well-known artists such as Sabor Latino. [46]
The Fiestas Patronales de San Fernando is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [8] [26] Festival El Josco or the Festival of the Mechanical Bull is held in October. [27]
Flowers in Florida.. Juan Ponce de León is the first known European to discover the area that is now known as Florida. [5] His successful discovery of Puerto Rico during one of many Spanish expeditions for gold, mystical items and new lands, precipitated Spain's permission and encouragement to claim more lands in the new world. [5]