Fiestas Patronales In Puerto Rico
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Fiestas patronales in
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (; abbreviated PR; tnq, Boriken, ''Borinquen''), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico ( es, link=yes, Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, lit=Free Associated State of Puerto Rico), is a Caribbean island and Unincorporated ...
are yearly celebrations held in each municipality of the island. Like in other countries, "fiestas patronales" are heavily influenced by
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and religion, and are dedicated to a
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or virgin. The festivities usually include religious processions honoring its
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heritage. However, elements of
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and local culture have been incorporated as well. They also feature parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment.Patron Saint Festivals
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Schedule of fiestas patronales


See also

* Fiestas patronales de Ponce *
Patronal festival A patronal feast or patronal festival ( es, fiesta patronal; pt, festa patronal; ca, festa patronal; it, festa patronale; french: fête patronale) is a yearly celebration dedicated, in countries influenced by Christianity, to the "heavenly advoc ...


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Fiestas Patronales
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