Global InformationFiestas patronales de Ponce information
| Fiestas patronales de Ponce | |
|---|---|
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| Also called | Fiesta de pueblo[1] |
| Type | Local, cultural |
| Celebrations | Music, food, dancing, crafts, rides |
| Observances | Patron saint |
| Date | Last friday of the month |
| Frequency | Yearly |
| First time | 1692 (approx.) |
| Related to | Virgin of Guadalupe Patron saint |
Fiestas patronales de Ponce is an annual cultural celebration held at Plaza Las Delicias in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The celebration, which commonly lasts three days, takes place in late December. Ponce's Fiestas patronales are heavily influenced by Spanish culture and religion, and are a tradition held in honor of the city's patron saint, the Virgen of Guadalupe.[5][6][7] As such the celebration may be as old as the town itself (1692). The festivities usually include religious processions honoring its Catholic heritage. However, elements of African and local culture have been incorporated as well. They also feature parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment.[8] It is attended mostly by people from the city of Ponce and its 18 surrounding barrios, but also people from all over Puerto Rico.[9] The free event's attendance is estimated in the hundreds every day.[10]
- ^ Fiesta de Pueblo. Ponce Municipal Government. 2015. Accessed 26 February 2020.
- ^ Fiestas patronales de Ponce: 9 diciembre, 2016 - 11 diciembre 2016. Accessed 26 February 2020.
- ^ Fiestas Patronales De Ponce 2018: Ponce, Puerto Rico. Accessed 26 February 2020.
- ^ Fiestas Patronales De Ponce 2019. Accessed 26 February 2020.
- ^ Retreta en la plaza Las Delicias en Ponce. 30 November 2019. Accessed 26 February 2020.
- ^ Pariser, Harry S. Explore Puerto Rico, Fifth Edition. 2003. San Francisco, CA: Manatee Press. pp. 52-55.
- ^ The Festival of St. John the Baptist in Puerto Rico. Manthei, Emily. Travel Tips. 21 March 2018. Accessed 26 February 2020.
- ^ Patron Saint Festivals. Welcome to Puerto Rico. Accessed 28 February 2020.
- ^ Culminan con éxito las Fiestas Patronales en Ponce: Cientos de personas celebran la música puertorriqueña. Periodico El Sol de Puerto Rico. December 2019. Accessed 26 February 2020.
- ^ Fiestas Patronales de Ponce: 14 diciembre, 2018 @ 5:00 am - 16 diciembre, 2018 @ 11:00 pm. Archived 26 February 2020 at the Wayback Machine Accessed 26 February 2020.