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Festivals & Events in Dorado

Dorado's festivals and events celebrate the municipality's coastal heritage, culture, food, and community traditions. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy patron saint festivities, cultural celebrations, live music, artisans, sporting activities, and family events that complement Dorado's beaches, historic town center, and vibrant north coast lifestyle.

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February

1. Carnaval del Plata - Dorado
   North Region
   One of Dorado's signature celebrations, Carnaval del Plata features colorful parades, vejigantes, live music, artisan vendors, food kiosks, family activities, and cultural performances celebrating the town's coastal heritage before Lent.
   (787) 796-1230

April

1. Copa Dorado Paso Fino "Minin Kuilan" - Dorado
   North Region
   An annual Paso Fino horse competition showcasing Puerto Rico's elegant Paso Fino horses with exhibitions, competitions, music, and local food. The event attracts horse enthusiasts from across the island.
   (787) 796-1230

June

1. Fiestas Patronales de San Antonio de Padua - Dorado
   North Region
   Dorado's annual patron saint festival honors San Antonio de Padua with religious processions, live concerts, carnival rides, artisan markets, traditional Puerto Rican food, parades, and family entertainment held in the town plaza.
   (787) 796-1230

August

1. Festival de la Cocolia - Dorado
   North Region
   A unique culinary festival celebrating the cocolía (West Indian top shell), a local coastal delicacy. Visitors enjoy seafood dishes, cooking demonstrations, live music, artisan vendors, and family activities highlighting Dorado's maritime traditions.
   (787) 796-1230

September

1. Festival de Campo y Pueblo - Dorado
   North Region
   Celebrating Dorado's agricultural roots and community traditions, this festival combines local produce, artisan crafts, folkloric music, traditional cuisine, and family-friendly activities.
   (787) 796-1230

November

1. Festival de la Puertorriquenidad - Dorado
   North Region
   Held around the anniversary of Puerto Rico's discovery and Dorado's founding, this cultural celebration showcases Puerto Rican music, dance, food, artisans, history exhibits, and concludes with the municipality's official Christmas lighting ceremony.
   (787) 796-1230

December

1. Festival de Navidad - Dorado
   North Region
   Dorado celebrates the holiday season with Christmas music, artisan markets, festive lights, traditional foods, parrandas, and family activities throughout the historic downtown.
   (787) 796-1230