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Festivals & Events in Cataño

Cataño's festivals and events celebrate the culture, traditions, and waterfront character of this community across the bay from Old San Juan. Throughout the year, local celebrations feature live music, Puerto Rican food, patron saint festivities, artisans, and family activities, often accompanied by views of San Juan Bay.

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Year-round

1. Retreta Bohemia - Catano
   Metro Region
   Monthly evening concert series in Plaza de Recreo featuring local musicians, traditional Puerto Rican music, dancing, and community gatherings. Held the second Friday of every month.
   

April

1. Carnaval de Catano - Catano
   Metro Region
   Annual waterfront carnival featuring colorful parades, vejigantes, live music, artisan vendors, traditional Puerto Rican food, carnival rides, and family entertainment.
   

May

1. Celebracion del Daa de las Madres - Catano
   Metro Region
   Municipal celebration honoring mothers with live entertainment, music, food vendors, and community activities.
   

June

1. Celebracion del Dia de los Padres - Catano
   Metro Region
   Community Father's Day celebration with music, entertainment, food vendors, and family activities.
   
2. Noche de San Juan - Catano
   Metro Region
   Waterfront celebration of Saint John's Eve featuring music, food kiosks, and the traditional midnight jump into San Juan Bay for good luck.
   

July

1. Cruce a Nado - Catano
   Metro Region
   Popular open-water swimming competition across San Juan Bay attracting amateur and competitive swimmers from throughout Puerto Rico.
   
2. Encuentro de Pescadores - Catano
   Metro Region
   Celebration of Catano's fishing heritage featuring fresh seafood, local fishermen, traditional cuisine, live music, and waterfront festivities.
   
3. Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora del Carmen - Catano
   Metro Region
   Every July Cataño honors Nuestra Señora del Carmen with concerts, carnival rides, artisan kiosks, religious processions, parades, traditional foods, and family entertainment along the waterfront.
   (787) 788-0404
4. Palo Encebao - Catano
   Metro Region
   Traditional Puerto Rican festival competition where participants attempt to climb a greased pole for prizes as part of the patron saint festivities.
   

August

1. Festival de la Tiza - Catano
   Metro Region
   Sidewalk chalk art festival where artists transform streets and plazas into colorful outdoor galleries with family activities and live entertainment.
   

September

1. Maraton Domingo Apellaniz - Catano
   Metro Region
   Annual road race honoring local sports promoter Domingo Apellaniz and attracting runners from across Puerto Rico.
   

October

1. Feria de las Americas - Catano
   Metro Region
   Cultural festival celebrating the traditions of Puerto Rico and the Americas through music, dance, artisan exhibits, food, and educational displays.
   

November

1. Encendido de Navidad - Catano
   Metro Region
   Official kickoff to the Christmas season featuring the lighting of the municipal Christmas decorations, parrandas, music, and holiday entertainment.