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Festivals & Events in Lares

Lares' festivals and events celebrate the municipality's important place in Puerto Rican history, along with its mountain culture and agricultural traditions. Throughout the year, visitors can experience cultural commemorations, patron saint festivities, live music, local food, artisans, and family activities, including events connected to the historic Grito de Lares.

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March

1. Festival de la Almojbana - Lares
   West Region
   Celebrates one of Puerto Rico's most beloved traditional pastries with almojabana tastings, local cuisine, artisan vendors, live music, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities in the historic town center.
   

June

1. Festival Nacional del Guineo - Lares
   West Region
   One of Puerto Rico's premier agricultural festivals celebrating the banana with cooking demonstrations, food competitions, artisan markets, live music, traditional cuisine, agricultural exhibits, and family activities in Plaza de los Patriotas.
   

September

1. Aniversario del Grito de Lares - Lares
   West Region
   Commemorates the historic 1868 uprising known as El Grito de Lares with patriotic ceremonies, historical reenactments, educational programs, concerts, artisan fairs, and cultural performances honoring Puerto Rico's fight for freedom.
   
2. Festival de Lares - Lares
   West Region
   A cultural celebration featuring live music, traditional Puerto Rican food, artisans, folkloric performances, and community activities that coincide with the municipality's historic Grito de Lares commemorations.
   

October

1. Festival de la Hacienda Radaban - Lares
   West Region
   Celebrates Lares' rural heritage with agricultural exhibits, traditional foods, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and family activities highlighting the municipality's mountain culture.
   

December

1. Fiestas Patronales de San Jose - Lares
   West Region
   Lares celebrates its patron saint festival with religious observances, live music, artisan markets, carnival rides, traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, and family-friendly entertainment in Plaza de los Patriotas.