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May Festivals & Events in Puerto Rico

May is one of the best months to experience Puerto Rico's rich cultural heritage, with colorful carnivals, music festivals, patron saint celebrations, artisan fairs, and outdoor events taking place across the island. From lively parades and traditional dances to local cuisine and family-friendly festivities, May offers visitors countless opportunities to immerse themselves in authentic Puerto Rican culture while enjoying warm tropical weather.

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Metro Region

1. Festival de la Santa Cruz - Bayamon
   La Santa Cruz is Bayamon's patron saint. Religious processions, music and food are all part of paying her an annual tribute.
   (787) 780-3058
2. Fiestas Patronales de San Fernando - Carolina
   Every year, Carolina celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 752-0665
3. Concurso Nacional de Trovadores - San Juan
   Annual competition showcasing Puerto Rico's traditional trova, where skilled troubadours perform and improvise poetic verses accompanied by the cuatro and guitar, preserving one of the island's most cherished folk music traditions.
   
4. Fiestas de la Cruz - San Juan
   Traditional neighborhood celebration honoring the Holy Cross with music, prayers, and folk traditions.
   

North Region

1. Fiestas Patronales de San Felipe Apostol - Arecibo
   Every year, Arecibo celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   
2. Fiestas Patronales de San Jose - Camuy
   Every year, Camuy celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 898-2160
3. Fiestas de Cruz - Manati
   
4. Fiestas Patronales de San Fernando - Toa Alta
   Every year, Toa Alta celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 870-2100
5. Feria Socio-Cultural - Vega Baja
   

East Region

1. Fiestas de Cruz - Canovanas
   
2. Festival de Marlin - Ceiba
   
3. Festival de Bomba y Plena - Fajardo
   
4. Fiestas de Cruz - Las Piedras
   
5. Fiestas de Cruz - Rio Grande
   
6. Fiestas de Cruz - San Lorenzo
   
7. Festival del Azucar, Guarapo y Melao - Yabucoa
   
8. Festival Playero - Yabucoa
   

Central Region

1. Festival de la Vega - Barranquitas
   
2. Homenaje a Don Felo - Morovis
   
3. Rosario de Cruz - Utuado
   

South Region

1. Los Rosarios de Cruz - Arroyo
   
2. Carnaval Flor de Mayo - Coamo
   
3. Carnaval Mabó - Guayanilla
   Community carnival featuring parades, live entertainment, artisan vendors, carnival rides, traditional foods, and family-friendly activities celebrating local culture.
   
4. Festival de Playa - Guayanilla
   
5. Fiestas de Cruz - Guayanilla
   
6. Semana Llorensiana - Juana Diaz
   
7. Carnaval de Patillas - Patillas
   The festivities include dances, food, and parades.
   (787) 839-4120
8. Festival Playa de Ponce - Ponce
   
9. Festival del Mango - Santa Isabel
   

West Region

1. Verbena de Corrales - Aguadilla
   
2. Festival del Teatro - Anasco
   
3. Festival del Ostion - Cabo Rojo
   
4. Tejido de Sombreros - Cabo Rojo
   
5. Festival del Camaron - Moca
   
6. Festival del Coco - Rincon
   
7. Fiestas Patronales de San Isidro Labrador - Sabana Grande
   Every year, Sabana Grande celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
   (787) 873-2060
8. Maraton Virgen del Pozo - Sabana Grande