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A patronal feast or patronal festival [a] [3] (Spanish: fiesta patronal; Catalan: festa patronal; Portuguese: festa patronal; Italian: festa patronale; French: fête patronale) is a yearly celebration dedicated – in countries influenced by Christianity – to the 'heavenly advocate' or 'patron' of the location holding the festival, who is a saint or virgin.
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 de Ponce aim to celebrate a cultural tradition while also strengthening family bonds, provide a venue to enhance community ties, and keep local traditions alive. [13] They typically brings together over 100 artists, including some 10 music bands , choreographed dancers, plus the thousands of locals who join in.
Fiestas Patronales, Isabel Segunda, 2008 Vieques celebrates its patron saint festival in July. The Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora del Carmen is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment.
Las Mañanitas is an annual event held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe.It consists of a pre-dawn popular religious procession, followed by a Catholic Mass, and a breakfast for attendees hosted by the municipal government. [1]
The Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Virgen del Rosario is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [21] Other festivals and events celebrated in Yauco include: Coffee Festival – February; Christmas Festival - December
The Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora del Carmen is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [ 30 ] [ 23 ] The festival has featured live performances by well-known artists such as Sonora Ponceña , Andy Montañez , Pedro Capó , Sie7e and ...
The Fiestas Patronales de San Sebastián is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. [ 7 ] [ 34 ] The San Sebastián Heifer Festival (Spanish: Festival de la Novilla ), celebrated every year on the first Sunday during the patron saint festival ...