Category: Events

Puerto Rico Events and Festivals

Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián: Celebrating Culture and Tradition

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Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastian

Nestled in the vibrant streets of Old San Juan, Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián stands as a testament to Puerto Rico’s rich cultural tapestry and enduring traditions. This iconic festival, tracing its roots back to the 1950s, has evolved into a grand celebration that captivates locals and visitors alike, offering a spirited extravaganza that showcases the island’s heritage. History and Roots The genesis of Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián can be traced to the efforts of a group of locals determined to revitalize Old San Juan in the…

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Taste of Rum | An International Rum & Food Festival

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TASTE OF RUM Puerto Rico’s International Rum Festival MARCH 29TH, 2025 SAN JUAN – PUERTO RICO CONVENTION CENTER Puerto Rico’s International Rum Festival – Taste of Rum is the largest rum festival in the Caribbean. Now it’s taking place once again on March 9th, 2024, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center – San Juan, Puerto Rico. an event full of culture and rum! EVENT DETAILS The Puerto Rico National Rum Festival & Congress, a.k.a. “Taste of Rum” 2025, is confirmed. Celebrating its 15th anniversary. This is one of the biggest…

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Puerto Rican Cultural Center

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Sembrando Herencia 2024 – Más Que Pantalones Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Austin Presents, Más Que Pantalones Sembrando Herencia 2024 22nd Original Community Theater Production with special guest Rupert Reyes December 14-15, 2024 Join the Puerto Rican Cultural Center in Austin as we step into the past to explore the world of Luisa Capetillo—a fearless Puerto Rican woman who dared to put on pants, stand up for her beliefs, and inspire a movement for workers’ and women’s rights in the early 1900s. She was a poet, a mother, and a…

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Hatillo’s Festival de las Máscaras

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A Vibrant Celebration of Puerto Rican Culture Nestled on the northern coast of Puerto Rico, the picturesque town of Hatillo comes alive each year with the vibrant and lively Festival de las Máscaras, a celebration deeply rooted in the island’s rich cultural heritage. This unique event, marked by colorful masks, traditional music, and a sense of community, has become a cherished tradition for both locals and visitors alike. If you’re in Puerto Rico for the holidays, don’t miss Hatillo’s Festival de las Máscaras (“Festival of Masks”), a celebration based on a tradition…

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National Coquito Festival

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2024 National Coquito Festival December 7, 2024 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM Central Time Rincon Family Services: 3710 N Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60618  Location Puerto Rican Arts Alliance 3000 N. Elbridge Chicago, IL 60618 Coquito (small coconut) is a rich, creamy coconut-based holiday drink with Puerto Rican origins. It is generally made with coconut milk, coconut cream, sweet condensed milk, rum, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves. The National Coquito Festival, in keeping with the mission of PRAA, was established in 2018 to promote and preserve the heritage of this iconic drink…

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Festival de Bomba y Plena en Tampa

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The festival celebrates the richness of Puerto Rico’s culture, record breaking crowds have been present for the past years at the “Festival de Bomba and Plena en Tampa, Inc., isa FREE Community Event. Festival de Bomba y Plena en Tampa We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity dedicated to helping our communities. Proceeds are donated to local organizations who assist families in times of tragedy, emergency. In previous years the festival provided donations to, children and adults 8 years of age and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “Fundación Rafael Cepeda Atiles”…

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26th Annual National Cuatro Festival

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Saturday, November 2, 2024 @ 7pm Harris Theater at Millennium Park 205 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL Welcome to the 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival! This year, the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance is thrilled to present “La Magia del Cuatro y Güiro” (The Magic of the Cuatro and Güiro) for its 26th Annual National Cuatro Festival. This unique concert will highlight the enchanting sounds of Puerto Rico’s cuatro music while also showcasing the güiro, a traditional percussion instrument integral to various Latin American music styles, particularly Puerto Rican folk genres…

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