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March Festivals & Events in Puerto Rico

March is a wonderful time to experience Puerto Rico's rich culture, as the island hosts a variety of festivals, carnivals, artisan fairs, and community celebrations. From colorful local traditions and patron saint festivals to music, food, and cultural events, March offers visitors countless opportunities to discover the island's heritage while enjoying warm weather and festive island spirit.

Explore by Region: Metro · North · East · Central · South · West

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Metro Region

1. Festival Internacional de Jazz de Puerto Rico - San Juan
   Multi-day jazz festival showcasing local and international artists with concerts, educational workshops, and cultural activities.
   
2. Festival Internacional de Teatro Puertorriqueno - San Juan
   Showcases Puerto Rican playwrights and theatrical productions.
   

North Region

1. Balseada del Río Camuy - Camuy
   Annual river race and recreation event featuring kayaks, rafts, canoes, and family-friendly activities along the Camuy River.
   
2. Fiestas Patronales de San Jose - Camuy
   Every March Camuy honors its patron saint, San Jose, with concerts, carnival rides, artisan kiosks, religious processions, parades, traditional foods, and family entertainment in the town plaza.
   
3. Maraton La Chopa - Toa Alta
   Traditional community road race held in Toa Alta as part of the municipality's recreational and sporting calendar.
   
4. Festival de Artesanía - Toa Baja
   Celebration of Puerto Rican craftsmanship featuring artisans, handmade products, cultural displays, music, and community activities.
   

East Region

1. Feria Criolla Borinquen - Caguas
   Annual agricultural and community festival showcasing local farmers, traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, live music, artisan vendors, and family activities.
   
2. Festival de Chiringas - Ceiba
   Colorful kite festival featuring handcrafted kites, family competitions, live music, artisan vendors, and outdoor activities celebrating Ceiba's coastal breezes.
   
3. Torneo de Pesca de Culebra - Culebra
   Annual sport fishing tournament attracting local and visiting anglers for offshore competition while celebrating Culebra's maritime heritage with community activities and awards.
   
4. Fiestas Patronales de San Jose - Gurabo
   Gurabo's patron saint festival honoring San Jose with religious processions, live music, artisan vendors, carnival rides, traditional Puerto Rican food, and family entertainment.
   
5. Fiestas de Cruz - Humacao
   A traditional Puerto Rican religious celebration where decorated crosses, prayers, music, and neighborhood gatherings preserve centuries-old customs.
   
6. Festival del Güiro - Las Piedras
   Annual festival celebrating Puerto Rico's traditional güiro instrument with live music, artisan exhibits, folkloric performances, local cuisine, cultural demonstrations, and family activities in downtown Las Piedras.
   (787) 733-8122
7. Fiestas Patronales de San Patricio - Loiza
   Annual patron saint festival honoring Saint Patrick with religious services, processions, live music, artisan vendors, traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, carnival rides, and family entertainment in the town plaza.
   (787) 876-1040
8. Fiestas Patronales de San José - Luquillo
   Annual patron saint festival honoring Saint Joseph with religious processions, live music, artisan fairs, carnival rides, traditional Puerto Rican food, sporting events, and family entertainment in the town plaza.
   (787) 889-2525
9. Semana de Pedro Flores - Naguabo
   Annual celebration honoring composer Pedro Flores with concerts, cultural programs, and musical performances.
   (787) 874-3040
10. Festival de la Chiringa - San Lorenzo
    Family-oriented kite festival celebrating the Puerto Rican tradition of flying handmade chiringas, with outdoor activities and community entertainment.
    

Central Region

1. Festival de la Cidra - Adjuntas
   Celebration of Adjuntas' historic cider apple heritage featuring local foods, artisan products, music, and family entertainment.
   
2. Festival del Gigante - Adjuntas
   Annual 15K road race honoring Adjuntas' nickname, "La Ciudad del Gigante Dormido." The race begins at Puerta Bernasal and finishes at Plaza Publica, attracting runners from across Puerto Rico.
   
3. Carnaval de Aguas Buenas - Aguas Buenas
   A colorful community carnival featuring lively parades, elaborate costumes, live orchestras, artisan vendors, carnival rides, traditional Puerto Rican food, and family-friendly entertainment in the town center.
   (787) 732-8621
4. Aniversario del Pueblo de Aibonito - Aibonito
   Celebrates the founding of Aibonito in 1824 with civic ceremonies, cultural presentations, historical exhibits, live music, and community activities honoring the municipality's heritage.
   (787) 735-8181
5. Cantata Corretjer - Ciales
   Annual tribute honoring Puerto Rican poet Juan Antonio Corretjer with poetry readings, music, cultural performances, and educational activities celebrating his literary legacy.
   
6. Fiesta del Barrio Angeles - Utuado
   

South Region

1. Feria Dulce Sueno - Guayama
   One of Puerto Rico's premier Paso Fino horse fairs, showcasing elite horses, equestrian competitions, exhibitions, artisan vendors, live music, and family activities.
   
2. Feria y Exposicion de Caballos de Paso Fino - Guayama
   Annual exhibition celebrating Puerto Rico's renowned Paso Fino horses with competitions, breeders, demonstrations, and equestrian events.
   
3. Feria Artesanal de Ponce - Ponce
   One of Puerto Rico's premier artisan fairs featuring handcrafted artwork, demonstrations, live music, traditional food, and artisans from across the island at Plaza Las Delicias.
   (787) 844-8240

West Region

1. Dia de la Independencia Municipal - Guanica
   Celebration of Guanica's municipal founding featuring civic ceremonies, cultural performances, music, and community activities honoring the town's history.
   
2. Encuentro Cultural - Hormigueros
   Annual cultural celebration highlighting Puerto Rican traditions through music, dance, artisan crafts, and educational exhibits.
   
3. Festival de la Almojbana - Lares
   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.
   
4. Festival de la China Dulce - Las Marias
   Las Marías' signature festival celebrating its famous sweet oranges with fresh citrus products, artisan markets, agricultural exhibits, live music, folkloric performances, traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, family activities, and local history.
   (787) 827-2280
5. Festival de la Fundación del Pueblo - Las Marias
   Commemorates the founding of Las Marías with historical exhibits, cultural presentations, artisan demonstrations, live music, community activities, and celebrations honoring the municipality's heritage.
   (787) 827-2280
6. Cinco Días con Nuestra Tierra - Mayaguez
   One of Puerto Rico's premier agricultural fairs organized by the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, featuring livestock exhibitions, educational displays, local agriculture, artisan vendors, traditional food, and family activities.
   (787) 832-4040
7. Festival de la Ballena - Rincon
   Annual festival celebrating the migration of humpback whales with educational exhibits, conservation programs, artisan vendors, family activities, live entertainment, and whale watching opportunities near Punta Higüera Lighthouse.