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Festivals & Events in Rio Grande

Río Grande's festivals and events celebrate the traditions, music, food, and natural character of northeastern Puerto Rico. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy patron saint festivities, cultural celebrations, live entertainment, artisans, and family activities in a municipality known as a gateway to El Yunque National Forest and the island's northeast coast.

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April

1. Festival de la Papa - Rio Grande
   East Region
   A community food festival celebrating the potato with traditional Puerto Rican dishes, live music, artisan vendors, family activities, and local entertainment.
   

May

1. Fiestas de Cruz - Rio Grande
   East Region
   A traditional community celebration held each May in neighborhoods throughout Rio Grande. The festival features decorated crosses, live music, cultural performances, local food, religious activities, and gatherings that celebrate one of Puerto Rico's oldest folk traditions.
   

July

1. Fiesta y Carnaval Ciudad de El Yunque - Rio Grande
   East Region
   Annual festival celebrating Rio Grande's identity as the gateway to El Yunque National Forest with live entertainment, artisan markets, local cuisine, family activities, cultural performances, and community celebrations.
   
2. Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Sra. del Carmen - Rio Grande
   East Region
   Every year, Rio Grande celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
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September

1. Festival Las Picuas - Rio Grande
   East Region
   Community beach festival held in the Las Picuas area featuring live music, food kiosks, recreational activities, family entertainment, and celebrations highlighting Rio Grande's beautiful Atlantic coastline.