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Events Taking Place in February


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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. Carnaval Vegalteño - February
    Annual carnival featuring colorful parades, live music, food kiosks, artisan crafts, carnival rides, and community celebrations before Lent.
    Vega Alta
  3. Carnaval del Plata - February
    Traditional mountain carnival with music, dancing, colorful costumes, artisan markets, local cuisine, and family-oriented festivities.
    Comerio
  4. Carnaval de Maunabo - February
    Annual carnival featuring festive parades, vejigante characters, live concerts, artisan vendors, carnival attractions, and Puerto Rican cultural traditions.
    Maunabo
  5. Carnaval de Arroyo - February
    Historic coastal carnival celebrated with music, parades, colorful costumes, food kiosks, and family entertainment leading up to Lent.
    Arroyo
  6. Carnaval de Cataño - February
    Community carnival featuring waterfront celebrations, live music, artisan vendors, traditional Puerto Rican food, and festive parades.
    Catano
  7. Carnaval de Carolina - February
    Family-friendly carnival offering concerts, colorful parades, artisan markets, amusement rides, and cultural performances celebrating the carnival season.
    Carolina
  8. Carnaval de San Juan - February
    Historic capital city carnival featuring music, dance, colorful costumes, cultural activities, and community celebrations before Lent.
    San Juan
  9. Carnaval Abey - February
    Salinas
  10. Carnaval Camuyano - February
    Camuy
  11. Carnaval de Arroyo - February
    Arroyo celebrates this Carnival with many daytime and evening activities. The festivities include: dances, food, parades and processions, and presentations honoring outstanding community members.
    Arroyo
    (787) 839-9060
  12. Carnaval del Capitan Correa - February
    It's held in the Arecibo central plaza, where salsa groups and other groups mingle.
    Arecibo
    (787) 879-1625
  13. Carnaval del Guajataca - February
    Quebradillas
  14. Carnaval Mabo - February
    Guayanilla
  15. Coffee Harvest Festival - February
    Maricao celebrates "la toma de cafe" every year. The festival takes place in the plaza town and features folkloric music, crafts displays, typical cuisine and demonstrations of coffee preparations.
    Maricao
    (787) 838-2290
  16. Festival de Chiringas - February
    Quebradillas
  17. Festival de Chiringas - February
    Lajas
  18. Festival del Frio - February
    Adjuntas
  19. 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
  20. Festival Jibaro de Tomate - February
    Jayuya
  21. Festival Nacional del Cafe - February
    Yauco celebrates "la toma de cafe" every year. The festival takes place in the plaza town (Plaza Fernando de Pacheco) and features folkloric music, crafts displays, typical cuisine and demonstrations of coffee preparations. The delicious aroma of coffee fills the air and visitors are able to taste some of the area's finest blends.
    Yauco
    (787) 856-1345
  22. Fiesta del Gallo Isabelino - February
    Isabela
  23. Fiestas de la Candelaria - February
    San Lorenzo
  24. Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria - February
    Every year, Lajas celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    Lajas
    (787) 899-1450
  25. Fiestas Patronales de San Blas Illescas y La Virgen Candelaria - February
    Every year, Coamo celebrates a festival to honor the two Patron Saints. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    Coamo
    (787) 825-1150
  26. Fiestas Patronales Virgen de la Candelaria - February
    Every year, Manati celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    Manati
    (787) 854-2024
  27. Fiestas Patronales Virgen de la Candelaria - February
    Every year, Mayaguez celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
    Mayaguez
    (787) 834-2470
  28. Maraton de los Enamorados - February
    Ceiba
  29. Maraton Pablo Ramirez - February
    Maunabo
  30. San Blas de Illescas Marathon - February
    Every year in February Coamo celebrates San Blas de Illescas Marathon, inaugurated in 1963 by Phi Delta Fraternity in honor to the founder of the town. International and local runners compete in a 13.1-mile half marathon. It's Puerto Rico's biggest race, and the crowds are always large.
    Coamo
    (787) 825-2775 or (787) 825-4077
  31. Semana Myrna Vazquez - February
    Cidra



    32. Did You Know?

    Dr. Dolores Piñero, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was the first Puerto Rican woman doctor to serve in the Army under contract.