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Events Taking Place in Ponce

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  1. Carnaval Ponceno - February
    Puerto Rico's largest and most famous carnival featuring colorful vejigante masks, elaborate parades, live music, dancing, artisan vendors, and centuries-old traditions celebrated before Lent.
    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
  2. Festival de Bomba y Plena - November
    Ponce
    (787) 840-4141
  3. 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
  4. Festival Playa de Ponce - May
    Ponce
  5. Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Senora de la Guadalupe - December
    Every year, Ponce celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    Ponce
    (787) 840-4141
  6. Las Mananitas - December
    Every year on December 12 at 4 am, a religions procession that starts at Lolita Tizol Street and moves toward the city's Catholic church is led by Mariachis singing traditional Mexican songs including the lead song "Las Mananitas" to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, the city's patron saint. The procession is followed by a morning mass at 6 am and breakfast. Rides, local cuisine, and parades continue through the weekend at the Plaza Las Delicias.
    Ponce
    (787) 284-4141
  7. Ponce Crafts Fair - March
    Ponce celebrates every year the famous "Feria Artesenal". the celebration includes dance, music, food and exhibits by artisans from several cities of the island.
    Ponce
    (787) 844-8240
  8. Ponce Art Walk - Year-round
    Monthly cultural event featuring museums, galleries, music, artisan vendors, and historic architecture in downtown Ponce.
    Ponce