Before you head to the streets of Old San Juan, here is a complete guide to help you navigate the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián like a pro. Subscribe to El Pocillo to receive updates on SanSe 2025, coming up Thursday, Jan. 16 through Sunday, Jan. 19.
🕒 SanSe 2025 Schedule
Starting at 4:00 p.m. – Opening ceremony, procession and tribute to el Payaso Remi, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn and Vico C.
11:00 p.m. – closing of the 4 stages, Thursday through Sunday.
12:00 a.m. – kiosks close
1:00 a.m. – businesses close
Transportation starts:
2:00 p.m. – Thursday and Friday: Hiram Bithorn and Sagrado Corazón
9:00 a.m. – Saturday and Sunday: Hiram Bithorn and Sagrado Corazón
Estadio Hiram Bithorn will have 10 departure bays located on Paseo Covadonga (the street parallel to Avenida Constitución)
Sagrado Corazón will have 10 departure bays located on Avenida de la Constitución.
Transportation ends
Every day: Hiram Bithorn 9:00 p.m. (toward VSJ) Sagrado Corazón 9:00 p.m. (toward VSJ) Capitolio Sur, 1:00 a.m. (toward Hiram Bithorn & Sagrado Corazón)
Los Adoquines de San Sebastián
10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. On Thursday, Jan. 16 and Friday, Jan. 17, join a historical and cultural tour of sites that have witnessed the legacy of SanSe. Some of those sites include Casa Blanca, Plaza de San José and the Antigua Plaza del Mercado.
🚗 Where to park and how to get to SanSe 2025
From San Juan
You can leave your car at Estadio Hiram Bithorn and use the official transportation provided by the Municipio de San Juan. Parking will cost $5.00, and the ride to Old San Juan will also cost $5.00, round trip per person.
If you want to leave your car at the parking lot near Plaza La Convalecencia, in Río Piedras, it will cost $5.00 and you can take the Tren Urbano.
El estacionamiento de Covadonga will have a flat rate of $20.00 per day. It will be open 24 hours.
El estacionamiento La Puntilla at Paseo de la Princesa will not be available to the general public. It will be reserved for Old San Juan residents, season-pass holders and kiosk vendors. Find out about all your options for getting to the event here.
Parking available in the historic downtown
Once you are in Old San Juan, the Covadonga parking garage, which has 685 spaces, will be available at a flat rate of $5 per day for all four days of the celebration. It will be open 24 hours.
Other parking lots available in Old San Juan and near train and public transit stops include:
Estadio Hiram Bithorn ($5) from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., with entry via Avenida Roosevelt until 8:00 p.m.
Plaza de la Convalecencia ($5)
Plaza del Quinto Centenario (underground)
Paseo Portuario
Doña Fela
La Cochera
El Escambrón
Muelles
Bahía Urbana
🎶 Stages at the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián 2025
Plaza Colón: Located at a major intersection near a taxi stand and several food kiosks.
Plaza de la Barandilla: Has a municipal tourist information center.
Plaza de Armas: Will have drink kiosks.
Plaza Quinto Centenario: Location of public restrooms.
Plaza Dársena María Rivera: Located toward the La Perla area.
🍽 Where to eat before heading to SanSe
Near Santurce: Visit La Placita, a good spot before taking transportation to Old San Juan. We recommend arriving early to have lunch at El Pescador, which specializes in fresh seafood, or La Alcapurria Quemá for authentic local food.
Near Plaza Las Américas: El Food Truck Park de Kennedy offers a range of food options, from gourmet burgers to tacos and Asian cuisine.
Near Miramar and San Juan: In the Miramar area, Miramar Food Truck Park offers a pleasant outdoor setting with a varied selection of food trucks serving Greek, Asian and local food.
🍽 Where to Eat at SanSe
According to the festival map, you'll find food kiosks (marked with a pink X) throughout Old San Juan. Most of the spots are near Plaza de Armas and Calle San Sebastián, where you can try all the typical festival food.
For drinks, look for the kiosks marked in orange and the Medalla Light specials.
📍 Rest spots
If you're looking for places to take a break: To avoid the crowds, we recommend Bastión de San Agustín (Parque de los Gatos), El Morro, Plaza de La Catedral and Bastión de las Palmas de San José.
📍 Spots for kids
Entertainment for the little ones: This edition brings back Mini SanSe, which will take place at Parque José “Remi” Vega on the Paseo de la Princesa. It will include activities for children, among them shows, workshops and many surprises.
Below is the schedule:
9:00 a.m. Welcome with stilt walkers and a mime
10:00 a.m. Juggling show
11:00 a.m. Bomba workshop and show with Cultura Activa
12:15 p.m. Show by Mago CJ Show Kid
1:15 p.m. Show by Payaso Hommy
2:15 p.m. Bomba workshop with Cultura Activa
3:15 p.m. Show by Chicle
📌 Meeting points for friends
At the Sagrado Corazón station of the Tren Urbano: A central location with parking options.
At Plaza Colón: One of the first stages you'll come across at SanSe. There you can enjoy La Secta, Vivanativa and DJ King Arthur, among others.
At El Tótem: If you want to catch La Sonora Ponceña, Pedro Capó and Andy Montañez, head to the stage at Plaza del Quinto Centenario, also known as Plaza del Tótem.
🚨 Safety at SanSe
For this edition, the Oficina de Desarrollo Integral para la Mujer (ODIM) launched the Jangueo Seguro initiative, through which, from its information table and various points around Old San Juan, they will hand out covers for cups. These will help prevent sexual predators from slipping substances into drinks.
📲 Emergency numbers
📞 787-347-3986
📞 787-347-1364
Service with a virtual sign language interpreter:
📞 787-903-7730
Guide to the Fiestas de la Calle San Sebastián 2026 — Explore here
This content was translated with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
