Carnaval de Arroyo - February
Arroyo celebrates this Carnival with many daytime and evening activities. The festivities include: dances, food, parades and processions, and presentations honoring outstanding community members.
Arroyo
(787) 839-9060
Carnaval del Capitan Correa - February
It's held in the Arecibo central plaza, where salsa groups and other groups mingle.
Arecibo
(787) 879-1625
Carnaval del Guajataca - February
Quebradillas
Carnaval Mabo - February
Guaynabo
Carnaval Ponceño - February 21, 2020 - February 25, 2020
The annual week-long celebration usually takes place in February, the week before Ash Wednesday, culminating with a fake funeral procession and the Burial of the Sardine.
It is believed that this carnival is one of the oldest celebrations in the western hemisphere, dating back to 1858.
Most of the events occur in the historic downtown of Ponce, at the Plaza Las Delicias and the Casa Alcaldia. Parades takes place every day, featuring musical events, artisans and the famous parades of Vejigantes. The Vejigantes are the stars of the Carnival, originating in centuries-old African, Caribbean, and Spanish customs and traditions. These local folk characters representing good and evil spirits and they wear colorful papier-mache mask and costumes.
Ponce
(787) 840-4141
Coffee Harvest Festival - February
Maricao celebrates "la toma de cafe" every year. The festival takes place in the plaza town and features folkloric music, crafts displays, typical cuisine and demonstrations of coffee preparations.
Maricao
(787) 838-2290
Festival de Chiringas - February
Quebradillas
Festival de Chiringas - February
Lajas
Festival de Teatro Luis Torres Nadal - February
The Teatro La Perla in Ponce holds an annual theater festival in honor of Luis Torres Nadal. The festival features productions by local theater companies and musicians. Tickets $10-$11.
Ponce
(787) 843-4080
Festival Jibaro de Tomate - February
Jayuya
Festival Nacional del Cafe - February
Yauco celebrates "la toma de cafe" every year. The festival takes place in the plaza town (Plaza Fernando de Pacheco) and features folkloric music, crafts displays, typical cuisine and demonstrations of coffee preparations. The delicious aroma of coffee fills the air and visitors are able to taste some of the area's finest blends.
Yauco
(787) 856-1345
Fiesta del Gallo Isabelino - February
Isabela
Fiestas de la Candelaria - February
San Lorenzo
Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria - February
Every year, Lajas celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
Lajas
(787) 899-1450
Fiestas Patronales de San Blas Illescas y La Virgen Candelaria - February
Every year, Coamo celebrates a festival to honor the two Patron Saints. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
Coamo
(787) 825-1150
Fiestas Patronales Virgen de la Candelaria - February
Every year, Manati celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
Manati
(787) 854-2024
Fiestas Patronales Virgen de la Candelaria - February
Every year, Mayaguez celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
Mayaguez
(787) 834-2470
Maraton de los Enamorados - February
Ceiba
Maraton Pablo Ramirez - February
Maunabo
San Blas de Illescas Marathon - February
Every year in February Coamo celebrates San Blas de Illescas Marathon, inaugurated in 1963 by Phi Delta Fraternity in honor to the founder of the town. International and local runners compete in a 13.1-mile half marathon. It's Puerto Rico's biggest race, and the crowds are always large.
Coamo
(787) 825-2775 or (787) 825-4077
Semana Myrna Vazquez - February
Cidra
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