The Island's Biggest Events and Holidays
Puerto Ricans know how to party, and there is always something to party about. Whether it's a demon-mask carnival, a parade in honor of a patron saint, or the most influential classical music event in the Caribbean, you'll find it's all happening somewhere on the island.
Celebrate a Puerto Rican Christmas
If you’re visiting the island during the Christmas season (and it’s one of the best, most festive times to be here), you'll be in for a few surprises. Local traditions add a unique spirit to the holiday. Here's what you need to know to celebrate a boricua Christmas.
If you’re visiting the island during the Christmas season (and it’s one of the best, most festive times to be here), you'll be in for a few surprises. Local traditions add a unique spirit to the holiday. Here's what you need to know to celebrate a boricua Christmas.
Events and Special Occasions Throughout the Year
Puerto Ricans celebrate ... well, just about everything. From hammock-making to jazz to a good old fashioned street fair, you'll find festivals and special events year-round on the island. Here is a brief rundown of Puerto Rico's biggest parties, most solemn occasions, and most anticipated celebrations.
Puerto Ricans celebrate ... well, just about everything. From hammock-making to jazz to a good old fashioned street fair, you'll find festivals and special events year-round on the island. Here is a brief rundown of Puerto Rico's biggest parties, most solemn occasions, and most anticipated celebrations.
The Ponce Carnival
Carnival! There's nothing to match it in Puerto Rico. Get acquainted with the island's most colorful festival.
Carnival! There's nothing to match it in Puerto Rico. Get acquainted with the island's most colorful festival.
Isla Eventos
A useful listing (in Spanish) of all the concerts, events and happenings around the island.
A useful listing (in Spanish) of all the concerts, events and happenings around the island.
Fiestas Patronales
From San Juan to San German, Puerto Rico's big and small towns hold an annual festival to honor their patron saint. These Fiestas Patronales are weeklong celebrations that take place throughout the year. Click here to learn more.
From San Juan to San German, Puerto Rico's big and small towns hold an annual festival to honor their patron saint. These Fiestas Patronales are weeklong celebrations that take place throughout the year. Click here to learn more.
Calendar of Events
Check out this full listing of events, fairs, and "festivales patronales" (patron saint festivals) throughout the year.
Check out this full listing of events, fairs, and "festivales patronales" (patron saint festivals) throughout the year.